Clinical Research Assistant

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (IN-OBGY-IUINA)

The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology's mission is to advance reproductive health care in Indiana and improve the quality of health care nationally and abroad. With a steadfast commitment to recruiting and retaining a strong and talented faculty, fellow, and resident population to better serve the community, we are educating and preparing the next generation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) physicians and improving health in Indiana. The department has a long history of outstanding education, clinical care, quality improvement and basic, clinical and translational research. The IU School of Medicine OB-GYN teaching faculty and appointed clinical faculty at all nine campuses throughout Indiana are eager to teach and have medical students, residents and fellows on their teams.

Department-Specific Responsibilities Works with research populations such as pregnant individuals. General Responsibilities 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. Preferred Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian-Creole is valuable. Ability to perform study related activities for multiple studies concurrently.

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.

Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana

$41,000.00 per year

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 .

Career Level: Foundational FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Research Job Family: Clinical Research Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

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