Clinical Research Assistant 2- Neurological Surgery

The-Ohio-State-University-Wexner-Medical-Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support data collection, maintenance, and reporting for neurological research in collaboration with the COM Center for Clinical Research Management. The role involves enrolling participants, obtaining informed consent, and educating subjects about the study process, all onsite in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, administering tests, collecting samples, and assisting with IRB

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, health, social, or medical sciences, or equivalent.
• No prior experience required; 2–4 years preferred.
• Proficiency in computing; research experience desired; phlebotomy or basic lab procedures may be desired.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, maintenance, and reporting for clinical and translational studies.
• Assess patient records to identify eligible participants, recruit and enroll patients, obtain informed consent.
• Coordinate patient appointments, administer standardized testing, and process biological samples.
• Assist with data entry, IRB and sponsor documents, and manuscript/grant proposal preparation.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological, health, social, or medical sciences

Job description

Job Description

Clinical Research Assistant participates in the data collection, maintenance, and reporting, and/or patient interfacing activities for clinical and translational research studies within the Department of Neurological Surgery i n partnership with the College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM). This role involves coordinating and performing clinical research in accordance with approved protocols, including therapeutic studies involving interventions like mindfulness, medication, or devices. Key patient-facing duties include assessing patient records to identify eligible participants, recruiting, interviewing, and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, and educating participants on the study process. CRA coordinates patient appointments and procedures, administers standardized diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing and calculates scoring, and may collect, process, and evaluate biological samples. Administrative and support tasks include assisting with the collection, entry, and maintenance of clinical research data into study databases, preparing documentation for research progress reports, completing Institutional Review Board (IRB) and sponsor study documents, and assisting with the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals.

Minimum Education Required

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in biological, health, social, or medical sciences, or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

While no prior experience is required.

Preferred Experience

2–4 years of relevant experience is preferred. Proficient computer skills are essential. Experience in research capacity desired; knowledge or experience in specialty may be desired; experience in phlebotomy may be desired; experience performing basic laboratory procedures to process biological specimens may be desired.

FUNCTION/SUBFUNCTION: Research and Scholarship/Clinical Research

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor- Technical

CAREER LEVEL: T2

Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.

This is a patient facing position and is required to be onsite. Some travel to Ohio State Outpatient locations may be required. Travel is within the Columbus Metropolitan Area and may include Dublin, New Albany, Martha Morehouse, Outpatient East.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.