Clinical Research Assistant

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to manage biorepository operations, including patient screening and specimen collection. The role involves direct patient interaction, data management, and compliance with clinical guidelines. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience including 6 months patient interfacing in a clinical support role.
• 6 months in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the surgical oncology database and recruit patients for the biorepository.
• Coordinate specimen collection and clinical data collection.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in health sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in medical field

Job description

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Job Title

Clinical Research Assistant

Department

Medicine | Surgery Administration

Scope of Position

The Surgical Oncology Pancreas Program Coordinator maintains the surgical oncology database, recruits patients for the biorepository, and coordinates the acquisition of time-sensitive samples. Responsibilities include project implementation, patient screening and recruitment, specimen processing, clinical data collection, and database administration, including IRB reports. The role involves direct patient contact for consent and data entry, software tracking of patients, and collaboration with labs for experiments and data generation.

Position Summary

Organize and coordinate the biorepository operations, including patient screening, specimen collection, data management, and longitudinal patient data collection. Develop and implement clinical, academic, and research activities aligned with Cancer Program goals, ensuring compliance with biosafety, HIPAA, and bloodborne pathogen training.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences, or medical field, or equivalent experience.

Required Qualifications

At least one year of experience including 6 months patient interfacing in a clinical support role and 6 months in clinical research. Proficient computer skills required. Successful background check, and possibly a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information

Location: Biomedical Research Tower (0112). Position Type: Regular, 40 hours/week, First Shift.

Equal Opportunity

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care