Job ID: 320191
DepartmentNEUROLOGICAL SURGERY (IN-SNEU-IUINA)
Department InformationThe Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery provides world-class clinical care, education, and research in neurosurgery and related neurosciences. Researchers in the Department of Neurological Surgery are passionate about developing innovative techniques and increasing the success of proven treatments to give patients the best chance for healing and recovery. Whether through clinical and laboratory research projects or involvement in multi-center clinical trials and databases, neurological surgery researchers dedicate their life's work to advancing treatment solutions in this critical area of medicine. Faculty and staff are participating in several nationwide clinical trials.
Job Summary- Assists in the conduct of clinical research studies or trials following established protocols and standard operating procedures; prepares and organizes space; sets up study-related equipment and supplies.
- Sets up and monitors various research study protocols, such as data collection efforts.
- Assists with routine data collection to support clinical research (such as documenting vital signs, performing phlebotomy, etc.).
- Schedules/calls subjects for appointments as directed; obtains screening information via phone or in person from script template for minimal risk studies; records and maintains screening/enrollment/master subject logs.
- Ensures proper recording and archival of all regulatory documents, including informed consent forms for submission to regulatory agencies; files all appropriate correspondence.
- Provides other various support for clinical research efforts (makes copies, prepares transmittal sheets for mailings, sends out various resources/information).
EDUCATION
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 1 year of patient-related or clinical research experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program.
SKILLS
Required
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in direct and indirect patient related activities.
- In-depth knowledge of standard operating procedures and various testing techniques.
- Familiarity with automated and non-automated testing equipment.
- Proficiency in computer data entry/retrieval.
- Ability to work independently and perform concurrent tasks.
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.
Benefits OverviewFor 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.
Job ClassificationCareer Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Clinical Research
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