Clinical Research Tech

Job Summary

The division currently seeks a Clinical Research Technician to support our growing and exciting clinical research program that includes a portfolio of clinical trials and patient-oriented observational studies. Our studies include the full spectrum of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its complications (cardiovascular, mineral-bone disorders, musculoskeletal and other disorders) as well as in the kidney transplantation population. The Clinical Research Technician will have the opportunity to work with various Principle Investigators (PI) in the division and participate in continuing education.

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 standard operating procedures (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

SKILLS

Required

Working 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

This is an in-person position

Advertised Salary

40,000-$45,000 per year

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

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Job Classification

Career Level : Intermediate

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Research

Job Family : Clinical Research

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000