Clinical Data Coordinator (Clinical Research Technician)
Company: Indiana University
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Department CANCER CENTER (IN-CANC-IUINA) Department Information
The mission of the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC)
Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is to support and facilitate the
conduct of quality clinical research by IUSCCC translational
clinical investigators. The CTO is a centralized resource available
to all clinical investigators of the IUSCCC whose services enable
the safe and efficient conduct of adult and pediatric trials. The
CTO provides a comprehensive range of services. These services
begin in the early stages of protocol development and continue
throughout the study implementation, publication and long-term
follow-up. Job Summary
- 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; OR
- Associate's degree in allied health profession plus 1 year of
patient-related or research experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in any field OR 3 years of college-level
science plus 2 years of patient-related or research experience;
OR
- High 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 studies. SKILLS Required
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic
environment.
- Highly thorough and dependable. 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
IUSCCC Clinical Trials Office IU Indianapolis Campus Indianapolis,
Indiana Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana
University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to
vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits
by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure. Job Classification
Career Level: Intermediate FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Research
Job Family: Clinical Research Click here to learn more about
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