Clinical Research Assistant 2- Neurological Surgery

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant 2 in Neurological Surgery to support data collection, maintenance, and reporting for clinical studies. You will engage with patients, recruit and consent participants, and coordinate appointments and testing on-site at Starling Loving Hall.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a biological/health-related field and a willingness to travel within the Columbus area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, health, social, or medical sciences (or equivalent).
• 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, maintenance, and reporting for clinical studies.
• Interact with patients: recruiting, interviewing, and enrolling participants.
• Obtain informed consent and educate participants on the study process.
• Coordinate patient appointments and procedures; administer testing and scoring.
• Prepare study documentation, IRB/sponsor documents, and assist with manuscripts/grant proposals.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

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

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant 2- Neurological Surgery

Department: Medicine | Neurological Surgery

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 in 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

Additional Information

Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.

Location: Starling Loving Hall (0176)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

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

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.

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