The Part-Time Research Assistant will work within the Musculoskeletal Function, Imaging, and Tissue Resource Core (FIT Core) which is physically located in IU Health University Hospital. The FIT Core assesses research participants for investigators. Since its inception in 2017, the FIT Core has assessed over 3,500 research participants and entered their data and biospecimens into data repositories.

Job Summary

• Assesses physical function such as walking speed, grip strength, and balance.
• Performs quantitative imaging outcomes for bone health and body composition using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography.
• Collects, processes, and banks biospecimens.
• Initiates and conducts protocol review, evaluations, study design, and risk assessments of FIT Core led studies.
• Works with investigators, their personnel, and the IRB to integrate FIT Core held IRB protocols and services in investigators' parent IRB protocols.
• Prepares and submits IRB documents (i.e., Informed Consent, advertisement, protocol and protocol summary) and conducts reviews, evaluations, and risk assessments for FIT Core held IRB protocols.
• Monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategy, as needed, for FIT Core held IRB protocols.
• Identifies and selects potential FIT Core participants by reviewing existing protected health information, screening subjects, and conducting interviews.
• Assists and co-supervises the FIT Core's Clinical Imaging Technician to ensure musculoskeletal imaging outcomes are performed, analyzed, and interpreted according to standard operating procedures.
• Performs subject interviews and assessments for data required by protocol(s) including musculoskeletal imaging.
• Collects and processes biospecimens from study participants for storage in the Indiana Biobank for later retrieval.
• Records, documents, and reports protocol deviations and trial changes to the PI and sub-investigators, and submits deviations and trial changes to IRB.
• Reviews subject adverse event (SAE) information, and assists investigators in making submission determination of SAEs, and follows up to determine resolution of adverse events.
• Stays up to date with knowledge of regulatory affairs and/or issues, including IRB, radiation safety, and Good Clinical Practices.

Qualifications

EDUCATION /WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in science or health-related field; OR
• Associate's degree in allied health profession plus 1 year of patient-related or research experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in any field OR 3 years of college-level science plus 1 years patient-related or research experience; OR
• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) plus 5 years patient-related or research experience that includes 2 years of experience with clinical studies.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population from varying backgrounds.
• Experience with databases and spreadsheets, especially Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area specialty.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Working Conditions / Demands

The position requires regular effective communication skills. It also involves frequent movement within the work environment and positioning to operate laboratory equipment effectively. Additionally, the role requires the capability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The individual in this position must be able to perform these functions, without accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour based on experience.

Work Hours

Up to 29 hours per week.

Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Work Hours

29 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends

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: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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