Clinical Research Coordinator

DENTAL PUBLIC HLTH & DENTAL IN (IN-DSPD-IUINA)

The Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we have become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.

• Initiates and conducts protocol review, evaluations, study design, and risk assessments of clinical research studies
• Recognizes situations requiring prompt escalation and demonstrates actions to minimize risks
• Conducts study visit activities and coordinates screening, consenting, and scheduling of tests, exams, and/or non-medical/behavioral interventions and assessments involving study subjects
• Facilitates and performs various study activities including site evaluation visits, study related meetings and training sessions, study initiation visits (SIV) and monitoring visits
• Manages all follow-up activities with subjects based on protocols and oversees proper documentation at study close-out
• Participates in study budget negotiations and reconciles study budget accounts
• Develops informational materials for recruitment of subjects
• Monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategy as needed
• Ensures compliance with regulations, including organizing electronic files and/or filing regulatory documents appropriately
• Prepares and submits Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents (i.e., Informed Consent, advertisement, protocol and protocol summary)
• Prepares regulatory documents for sponsor
• Identifies and selects potential subjects by reviewing existing protected health information, screening subjects, and conducting interviews
• Performs subject interviews and assessments for data required by protocol(s)
• Follows up on study documentation with necessary stakeholders (healthcare providers, study participants, laboratory personnel, etc.)
• Reviews incoming subject adverse event (SAE) information, assists Principal Investigators (PI) in making submission determination of SAEs, and follows up to determine resolution of adverse events
• Conducts study-related non-medical/behavioral assessments/interventions as well as study procedures/interventions (appropriate licensure may apply)
• Records, documents, and reports protocol deviations and trial changes to PI and sub-investigators
• Stays up to date with knowledge of regulatory affairs and/or issues

• Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 1 year of clinical research experience; OR
• Associate's degree in science or a health-related field and 2 years of clinical research experience

• Society of Clinical Research Associates/Association of Clinical Research Professionals (SOCRA/ARCP) Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire

• Demonstrates analytical skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills

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.

IU Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
$54,000 - $58,000 annually based on experience

• 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)

Career Level:

Core

FLSA:
Exempt

Job Function:
Research

Job Family:
Clinical Research

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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