Clinical Research Technician

Position Title:  Clinical Research Technician

Organization:  IU Indianapolis

Department/ Office:  IU School of Medicine

Hourly Wage:  $10.15-$15

Number of Openings:  1

Average Hours/Week:  Up to 29

General Purpose:  

The Clinical Research Technician role will recruit study participants and collect biological samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assess and identify eligible patients on the Labor and Delivery L&D for research studies via the Electronic Medical Record EMR systems.
• Enroll participants into eligible research studies.
• Collect bio-specimens for various research studies.
• Ensure quality sample collection and processing.
• Enter screening information into Redcap Database.
• Adhere to Institutional Review Board IRB regulations and protocols.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with patients, providers, and staff.
• Organize work duties and record data by utilizing Microsoft Office suite - Outlook, Excel, Word, and medical/research systems.

Desired Qualifications:  

• Education/Experience: 
  • enrolled as a student at IU Indianapolis
  • Preferred Majors: Biology, Medicine, Physical/Occupational, Therapy, Public Health, Healthcare, Technology and Technician
  • Experience in research, data analysis is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes:  

• strong verbal and written communication
• organizational skills
• attention to detail
• effective time management and ability to multi-task
• able to work on a diverse team

Learning Outcomes:  

In accordance with the IUI Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success, experience in this position will help students become acquainted with the following profiles: 

• Communicator: The ability to listen, write, and speak effectively. The ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary, and identify key issues that need to be addressed.  
• Community Contributor: The ability to demonstrate a sensitivity and awareness to other people and cultures.