Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Prepares samples (manual and robotic) and sample shipment to national and international destinations
- Tracks specimens and enters data for sample processing
- Reviews sample reports and helps identify specimens requiring additional handling and processing
- Works with study Principal Investigator (PIs) and study coordinators to develop laboratory flow diagrams to comply with study specifications
- Validates new equipment, maintains and monitors repository-specific equipment
General Responsibilities
Assists in the conduct of clinical research studies or trials following established protocols and standard operating procedures.Assists with identifying and recruiting subjects for clinical research studies or trials; calls / schedules subjects for appointments per protocol; performs screening, consenting and interviewing / data collection in adherence with the assigned study protocol and in accordance with good clinical principals; collects patient consent and authorization for treatment intervention documents and performs those interventions as needed.Conducts routine experiments and / or coordinates research study procedures in accordance with SOPs; receives, collects, and records study data in database; communicates and keeps researchers and / or PI up to date on any problems or concerns related to the research study or trial; may be responsible for collecting clinical samples (such as blood, sample tissue, etc.) for research including any storage measures.Assists with advertising and other information for participant recruitment; assists in developing and sharing educational and informational resources with subjects and families.Ensures proper documentation of Case Report Forms, regulatory documents, PI notes, and any other mandatory study-related documents and ensures quality and accuracy; archives documents for study per sponsor, government and institutional requirements; keeps accurate records and provides necessary documents for regulatory audits.Maintains and manages inventory and research study supplies; may be responsible for facilitating disbursement of study participant payments.Provides various additional research study support (such as protocol research in medical library / online databases, summarizing literature reviews for study hypothesis, grant preparation, manuscript review / editing, literature searches, and / or transcription).Stays up-to-date on regulatory affairs and / or clinical research best practices by attending continuing education classes, conferences, seminars, and project team meetings.Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education
EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or health-related field ORAssociate's degree in allied health profession plus 1 year of patient-related or research experience ORBachelor's degree in any field OR 3 years of college-level science plus 2 years patient-related or research experience ORHigh school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) plus 5 years patient-related or research experience that includes 2 years of experience with clinical studiesSKILLS
Required
Proficient in written and verbal communication skillsMaintains a high degree of professionalismDemonstrates time management and priority setting skillsDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityPossesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environmentHighly thorough and dependableWorking Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Comprehensive medical and dental insuranceHealth savings account with generous IU contributionsHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsBasic group life insurance paid by IUVoluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insuranceBase retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vestingVoluntary supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each yearGenerous paid time off plansPaid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer eventsEmployee assistance program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Intermediate
FLSA : Nonexempt
Job Function : Research
Job Family : Clinical Research
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