Part-Time Behavioral Health Research Specialist

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., sexual and gender minority persons). The Caring with Pride research program offers its team members skills development, professional advancement, and competitive funding.

Dr. 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. He is a dedicated mentor, committed to the career development of those working in the lab. 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; 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 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.

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

Required

• 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

Preferred

• 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

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)

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. 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.

Bloomington, Indiana

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
• 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

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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