Clinical Research Assistant

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support various studies related to mood disorders. This role involves assisting in the coordination of clinical research, recruiting participants, and performing behavioral testing. The successful candidate will work closely with the MEND2 Lab, contributing to innovative studies aimed at understanding depression in diverse populations. If you have a passion for research and a background in biological or health sciences, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; 2-4 years of experience preferred.
• No prior experience required, but relevant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and coordination of clinical research studies.
• Participate in recruitment and perform behavioral testing on study participants.

Skills

Behavioral Testing

Data Collection

Clinical Research Coordination

Participant Recruitment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Field

Job description

Job Description: Clinical Research Assistant

To provide assistance in support of clinical research studies; assist with implementation and coordination of studies; participate in recruitment of study participants; perform behavioral or diagnostic testing; assist with collection, maintenance, and reporting of clinical research data.

The Clinical Research Assistant will work both independently and assist MEND2 Lab members supporting various research projects related to mood disorders. The primary focus will be on the following studies:

1. RuMeChange: A randomized clinical trial involving youth with a history of depression. The study compares rumination-focused CBT with relaxation therapy, measuring changes through brain imaging, rumination habits, depressive symptoms, and cognitive functioning.
2. MARIS: A novel, multimodal, longitudinal study examining brain network properties during stress-induced rumination to understand their role in the development of depression in diverse adolescent girls.
3. CCAM: A study assessing how depressive symptoms influence cognitive performance, specifically facial emotion perception and executive functioning across diverse racial/ethnic groups.
4. MORR: A research repository of individuals with mood disorders willing to provide clinical data annually and participate in current and future mood disorder studies.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, or a medical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. No prior relevant experience required; 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub-function: Clinical Research

Career Level: T2