HEALTH AND WELLNESS DESIGN (BL-HEWD-IUBLA)
A new research program being launched in the Department of Health and Wellness Design has a current opening for a part-time research specialist position (PI: Becca Lassell, PhD). The Green Activity Program (GAP) seeks to support an active lifestyle in people living with mild cognitive impairment and dementia to improve brain health and well-being in nature activities that are culturally relevant. The program involves developing, adapting, and testing behavioral interventions that are designed utilizing participatory co-design approaches with people from historically underrepresented groups in research (Black, African American, Hispanic, Chinese American) to identify and tailor the intervention to their preferences and needs. The research program offers opportunities for team members to develop research skills, advance their professional development, and apply for competitive funding.
Dr. Lassell is an Occupational Therapist and 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. Her research focuses on bridging the gap between community-based services and healthcare systems while seeking to understand how factors such as social determinants of health, chronic disease, and function shape a person's ability to access and participate in health promoting activities they find meaningful within their homes, neighborhoods, and communities. Dr. Lassell is a dedicated mentor, committed to the career development of those working in the lab. The Green Activity Prescription program is highly collaborative with other research initiatives in the Department, School, and wider IU Bloomington community; members of the team will be exposed to mentorship and project opportunities in a variety of health-related fields.
- 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 tests, 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 various communications and strategies, advertising and recruitment, IRB protocol revisions, as well as in developing information materials for study participants.
- Leads co-design sessions and moderates the discussion.
- Schedules team meetings and other research related meetings and takes notes during meetings.
- 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 experienced clinical research staff.
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.
EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- Master's degree in a science or health-related field OR
- Associate degree in an allied health profession and 1 year of health-related or research experience
Preferred
- Master's degree in a science or health-related field and 1 year of health-related or research experience OR
- Associate degree in an allied health profession and 2 years of health-related or research experience
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrated 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 interpersonal relationships
Preferred
- Experience with behavioral and survey research software (e.g., Qualtrics, REDCap, Canva).
- Speak and write Spanish fluently
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
This 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.
Bronx, New York
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.
$18.00 per hour
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 .
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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