Field Applications Specialist - Bloomington, United States - Indiana University

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS DESIGN (BL-HEWD-IUBLA)

A new research program being launched in the Department of Health & Wellness Design has a current opening for a part-time research specialist position (Principal Investigator (PI):
Drew Pickett, PhD).

The Caring with Pride project brings together an interdisciplinary team of researchers to explore health challenges facing LGBTQ+ family caregivers of people living with dementia.

The Caring with Pride team employs health equity frameworks to develop, test, and improve accessibility of behavioral health interventions for traditionally underserved groups (e.g., The Caring with Pride research program offers its team members skills development, professional advancement, and competitive funding. Pickett is an Assistant Professor in the Indiana University School of Public Health

• Bloomington, as well as an affiliated scientist with the Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute.

His research broadly centers on development of inclusive physical activity spaces for underrepresented groups.

The Caring with Pride program is highly collaborative with other research initiatives in the Department, School, and wider IUB community; members of the team will be exposed to mentorship and project opportunities in a variety of health-related fields.

More information about the Department of Health & Wellness Design in the School of Public Health-Bloomington at Indiana University may be found here.

Assists in the implementation of clinical research studies. Helps identify and recruit potential research study participants. Maintains databases of participant information and scheduling details. Provides reporting on study data as requested. Conducts structured interviews (online via Zoom) with study participants.

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; 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; submits all regulatory paperwork required; 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. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field OR Associate's degree in an allied health profession and 1 year of health-related or research experience Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field and 1 year of health-related or research experience OR Associate's degree in an allied health profession and 2 years of health-related or research experience Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Experience with behavioral and survey research software (e.g., 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.

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.

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 ~ Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting ~ Additional supplemental retirement plan options ~ 10 paid holidays per year ~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure


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