Part-Time Clinical Research Specialist, Pediatrics Nephrology

PED-NEPHROLOGY (IN-PNEF-IUINA)

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension at Indiana University School of Medicine represents the largest group of pediatric nephrologists in the state of Indiana. With more than 100 combined years of experience treating children with kidney disease, this specialty team of faculty educators is part of the Department of Pediatric Nephrology at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, recognized as one of the top programs in the nation on US News and World Report's list of Best Children's Hospitals for Pediatric Nephrology. The kidney transplant center and pediatric hemodialysis unit are the only such care units in the state of Indiana, and this team provides the largest end-stage kidney disease program in Indiana.

The Pediatric Nephrology Department is seeking a part-time research specialist to help support research projects for pediatric kidney patients. This includes IRB creation and submission, screen patients for eligibility, consent patients, perform study visits, data entry, and set up for patient visits.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with identifying and recruiting potential research study subjects; determines eligibility according to the IRB/protocol approved methodologies, coordinates study procedures, and monitors the progress of research studies or projects.
• Conducts study visit activities and coordinates screening, consenting, and scheduling of test, exams, and/or non-medical/behavioral interventions and assessments involving study subjects; coordinates, facilitates, and performs various study activities; manages all follow-up activities with subjects based on protocols.
• Records study data, samples, and/or results in various databases; maintains databases for subjects and subject scheduling; performs data validation checks and pursues resolutions to erroneous data; produces various reports in response to requests from Principal Investigator (PI), sub-investigators, and/or other study stakeholders.
• Monitors study team compliance with protocol and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) submits all regulatory paperwork required; communicates with PI and sub-investigators about concerns or recommended changes in study protocols, etc.
• Assists with developing various communications and strategies for advertising and recruitment, as well as in developing information materials for study participants.
• Stays up to date on regulatory affairs and/or clinical research best practices by attending continuing education classes, conferences, seminars, and project team meetings.
• Provides various other clinical research study or project support as needed (such as assisting with budget development, invoicing for adverse events, billing compliance and patient billing resolution).
  
  

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.

Required

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 1 year of health-related or research experience OR
• Associate's degree in an allied health profession and 3 years of health-related or research experience
  
  

Skills

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrate a high commitment to quality
• Possess flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possess a high degree of initiative
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
  
  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Indianapolis, Indiana

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

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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