Clinical Research Specialist, Health and Wellness Design, School of Public Health

HEALTH AND WELLNESS DESIGN (BL-HEWD-IUBLA)

The Department of Health and Wellness Design focuses on infusing health, happiness, and well-being into organizational structures where people live, work, govern, and play. As health needs and challenges evolve, the power of purposeful design to enhance human health have never been more relevant. Areas of emphasis include behavioral health economics; policy; empathetic leadership, human-centered design and management; lifestyle technology and informatics;

and social entrepreneurship. The Department of Health and Wellness Design strives to educate and prepare the next generation of leaders to maximize the human experience and empower people to live-well.

We are seeking a full-time clinical research specialist to join our research team, led by Dr. Armando Peña. Dr. Peña's lab broadly focuses on using community-engaged dissemination and implementation science to address maternal and child health disparities, including obesity, diabetes, and mental health. We work with community partners in Indiana to develop community-based programs to prevent gestational diabetes, increase breastfeeding, and improve mental health among high-risk perinatal populations.

We have multiple studies that are ongoing that will set the basis for this position.

• Leads team meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Coordinates communication across research team members, including community partners, faculty, staff, and students.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with students and staff within the lab.
• Facilitates co-design sessions as needed.
• Assists with financial and administrative tasks.

• 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 procedures (SOPs). 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).
• May provide guidance and/or support to less experience clinical research staff.

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.

• Bachelor's degree in science or a health‑related…