CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR, PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY

Company: Indiana University
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant in the Department of Pediatrics at IU School of Medicine is a national leader in research and treatment of pediatric cancer and blood diseases. Our team of physicians and nurses care for children throughout the state, nationally and internationally.

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate clinical studies within the Department of Pediatrics. These clinical trials include new innovative treatments for pediatric patients diagnosed with cancer and other blood diseases.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Initiates, conducts, completes, and reports clinical trial outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with protocol, regulatory and standard operating procedures and Good Clinical Practice.
• Develops solutions to complex problems that impact the conduct of clinical research. General Responsibilities
  • Initiates and conducts protocol review, evaluations, study design, and risk assessments of clinical research studies.
  • Recognizes situations requiring prompt escalation and demonstrates actions to minimize risks.
  • Conducts study visit activities and coordinates screening, consenting, and scheduling of tests, exams, and/or non-medical/behavioral interventions and assessments involving study subjects.
  • Facilitates and performs various study activities including site evaluation visits, study related meetings and training sessions, study initiation visits (SIV) and monitoring visits.
  • Manages all follow-up activities with subjects based on protocols and oversees proper documentation at study close-out.
  • 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.
  • 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 1 year of clinical research experience; OR
    • Associate's degree in science or a health-related field and 2 years of clinical research experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
      
      Preferred
      • SOCRA/ARCP 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
          
          This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
          
          Advertised Salary
          
          $50,000 - $60,000 per year based on a combination of experience, skill level, education, and training.
          
          Benefits Overview
          
          For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
          • Multiple plan options for medical insurance
          • Dental insurance
          • Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
          • Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
          • Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
          • Additional supplemental retirement plan options
          • Tuition benefit for IU classes
          • 10 paid holidays per year
          • Generous Paid Time Off
          • Paid Parental Leave
          • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
            
            Job Classification
            
            Career Level: Core
            
            FLSA: Exempt
            
            Job Function: Research
            
            Job Family: Clinical Research
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