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

Department

HEALTH AND WELLNESS DESIGN (BL-HEWD-IUBLA)

Department Information

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time clinical research specialist to join our research team, led by Dr. Armando Peña. Dr. Peñas 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.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• 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.

General Responsibilities

• 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.

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

• Bachelors degree in science or a health-related field and 1 year of health-related or research experience. OR
• Associates degree in an allied health profession and 3 years of health-related or research experience.

Preferred

• Clinical research in some capacity.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Possesses a valid driver¿s license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Preferred

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Motivated to improve community health outcomes.

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.

This position requires the ability to travel between from Bloomington and Indianapolis.

Work Location

75% Indianapolis, Indiana

25% Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$46,363.20 annually

Benefits Overview

For 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 Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Clinical Research

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