Clinical Research Coordinator

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our Trauma team.

The Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States and is consistently ranked among the nation's top medical schools by U.S. News and World Report. With more than 60 academic departments and specialty divisions across 9 campuses, as well as strong clinical partnerships with Indiana's leading hospitals and physician networks, IUSM advances its mission to prepare healers and transform health in Indiana and beyond.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is dedicated to providing collaborative, innovative, and comprehensive clinical care, research, and academic training for the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. Our nationally recognized faculty specialize in a wide range of orthopaedic subspecialties and remain committed to advancing excellence in patient care, education, and research.

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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES


Preferred

• Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) /Association of Clinical Research Professionals (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.

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


Indianapolis, Indiana

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: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Clinical Research

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Posting Disclaimer


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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