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SCHOOL OF NURSING (IN-NURS-IUINA)

Indiana University School of Nursing forms a core campus with locations on the Indianapolis (IUPUI), Bloomington, and Fort Wayne campuses and offers a full range of programs from undergraduate to doctoral. Robust clinical andacademic partnerships throughout Indiana University and the state of Indiana provide support and new opportunities for interdisciplinary research and discovery.

This Clinical Research Specialist will serve as a Community Outreach Specialist (COS) for a project seeking to increase education and awareness about Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) and ADRD related clinical studies. Under the direction of the project leaders, the COS will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all community outreach, education and engagement activities of an NIH funded research project. The COS will foster positive working relationships with community and institutional partners with the goal of building and developing local community partnerships.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with developing various communications and strategies for advertising and recruitment, as well as in developing information materials for study participants.
• Assists with focus group content analysis to identify consistent themes to inform outreach and engagement strategies.
• Works with Community Advisory Board recommendations in the community to build rapport, participates in activates such as health fairs, educational programs and serves as a liaison between the community and study team members.

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 PI, sub-investigators, and/or other study stakeholders.
• Monitors study team compliance with protocol and 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.

Note:
This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 1 year of health-related or research experience OR
• Associate's degree in an allied health profession and 3 years of health-related or research experience

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient 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

• Comfortable making presentations to small and large groups.
• Experience in community engagement and/or public health, community volunteer or related experience of influencing others with demonstrated success in complex project management.
• Evidence of self-motivation, ability to work independently, and proven skills in writing, communication, and working collaboratively with multiple offices and stakeholders is essential.
• Knowledge about human subject's research and the basic principles of accurate, ethical data collection.
• Proficiency using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs, e-mail and electronic calendaring.
• Basic navigation in web/internet-based applications.
• Demonstrates judgement, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of university systems (time keeping, data extraction, report writing, databases), and of university policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with medical settings, records, and terminology.
• Interest and/or experience with individuals who have advanced chronic illnesses.

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.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Clinical Research

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