Clinical Research Coordinator

Department

SURGERY-CHAIRMAN'S OFFICE (IN-SURC-IUINA)

Department Information

The Department of Surgery is the 3rd largest department within Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). We are committed to the education and development of excellent surgical clinicians, incorporating the skills, knowledge, and competencies essential for providing a high standard of care to residents across the state of Indiana and beyond. Faculty educators in the Department of Surgery strive to advance surgical scientists and their research and aim to instill the leadership qualities that will empower graduates to excel in all practice settings. Clinical Research team members work across multiple specialties in the department including, but not limited to, Plastic Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Vascular Surgery.

Job Summary

• Initiates and conducts protocol review, evaluations, study design, and risk assessments of clinical research studies.
• 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.
• Oversees and 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 Investigator (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.

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 a health-related field and 2 years of clinical research experience; OR
• Associate's degree in science or a health-related field and 3 years of clinical research experience.

Preferred

• Experience working in a surgical clinical research setting.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• SOCRA / ACRP Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

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

Preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

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

IU School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.