Cancer Research Assistant - Clinical Studies & Data

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support observational studies and clinical trials in the Comprehensive Cancer Center and Palliative Medicine. You will assist with recruitment, data collection, study visits, and regulatory tasks under investigator supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a biological or health science field and have 2–4 years of clinical research experience, with familiarity in REDCap and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education/experience is required.
• 2–4 years experience in a clinical research capacity preferred.
• Familiarity with REDCap, electronic medical records, and research data collection is desirable.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation and conduct of clinical research studies.
• Assists with participant recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and retention activities.
• Collects, enters, and maintains research data and study documentation.
• Performs chart reviews, data abstraction, and study-related procedures according to protocol.
• Maintains regulatory files, participant records, and study tracking systems.
• Communicates with participants, investigators, and study team members to support study activities.
• Assists with study start-up, regulatory, and administrative activities.
• Performs other research-related duties as assigned.

Skills

REDCap experience

Data collection

Clinical research coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological/Health Sciences

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

The Ohio State University in Columbus seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support observational studies and clinical trials in the Comprehensive Cancer Center and Palliative Medicine. You will assist with recruitment, data collection, study visits, and regulatory tasks under investigator supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a biological or health science field and have 2–4 years of clinical research experience, with familiarity in REDCap and EMR systems.