Indiana University
Clinical Research Coordinator
Description
KINESIOLOGY (BL-KINE-IUBLA)
The Clinical Neurotrauma Laboratory, under the direction of Dr. Kei Kawata, is seeking an ambitious and motivated research staff to join their team that currently houses 4 high achieving PhD students, 1 research associate, 1 research staff, and 8 undergraduate research assistants. This is a NIH-R01-funded position, in collaboration with Dr. Debby Herbenick. The focus of the NIH-funded project is to determine the acute and cumulative health effects of sexual choking/strangulation on neural integrity and function in young adults and to longitudinally examine neurological health through advanced neuroimaging, blood/saliva biomarkers, neuro-ophthalmologic function, cognitive assessments, and interviews.
The Imaging Research Facility (IRF), located in the heart of the Bloomington campus, has a Siemens Prisma MRI system and associated computing system exclusively for research use, as well as a mock MRI scanner for subject training.
Located on the flagship campus of the Indiana University System, IU School of Public Health-Bloomington has over 200 faculty in 5 departments. IU is classified as an R1-Highest Research Activity university, is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), and boasts numerous resources.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities Coordinates the study and leads in data collection, screening, and maintaining data storage, as well as contributing to dissemination of results. Learns and develops expertise in various state-of-art neurologic assessments. General Responsibilities 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. 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. Reviews incoming subject adverse event (SAE) information, assists 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. 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. Required Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field plus 2 years of clinical research experience;
OR Associate's degree in science or a health-related field plus 3 years of clinical research experience Preferred Background in any relevant discipline including neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, applied health sciences, women's health, etc. Experience/expertise in neurological assessments Experience with human subject research LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Preferred SOCRA/ARCP Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire SKILLS Required Demonstrated analytical skills Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities Possesses strong technical aptitude Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Excellent organizational skills Preferred Possess strong time and team management 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. Additional Information
This position is grant funded for a minimum of 2 years and is renewable for the entirety of the rest of the project duration. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. but applications received by September 30, 2025 will be given full consideration and the search will remain open until suitable candidate is found. 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) Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
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Department-Specific Responsibilities Coordinates the study and leads in data collection, screening, and maintaining data storage, as well as contributing to dissemination of results. Learns and develops expertise in various state-of-art neurologic assessments. General Responsibilities 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. 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. Reviews incoming subject adverse event (SAE) information, assists 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. 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. Required Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field plus 2 years of clinical research experience;
OR Associate's degree in science or a health-related field plus 3 years of clinical research experience Preferred Background in any relevant discipline including neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, applied health sciences, women's health, etc. Experience/expertise in neurological assessments Experience with human subject research LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Preferred SOCRA/ARCP Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire SKILLS Required Demonstrated analytical skills Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities Possesses strong technical aptitude Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Excellent organizational skills Preferred Possess strong time and team management 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. Additional Information
This position is grant funded for a minimum of 2 years and is renewable for the entirety of the rest of the project duration. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. but applications received by September 30, 2025 will be given full consideration and the search will remain open until suitable candidate is found. 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) Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
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