Clinical Research Assistant 2- Neurological Surgery

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays (11)

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant 2 in Neurological Surgery to support data collection, patient interfacing, and study coordination for clinical and translational research under the COM CCRM. The role involves screening records, recruiting participants, obtaining consent, and coordinating visits.

You will assist with data entry, IRB documentation, and preparation of progress reports, while working onsite with occasional travel within the Columbus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, health, social, or medical sciences, or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Preferred 2–4 years of relevant experience; proficiency in computer skills; phlebotomy or basic lab procedures may be desired.

Responsibilities

• Participate in data collection, maintenance, and reporting for clinical studies.
• Coordinate patient screening, recruitment, consent, and enrollment.
• Assist with IRB and sponsor study documents; prepare progress reports.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Phlebotomy

Basic laboratory procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological/health/medical sciences

Job description

Job Title

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. 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.

Location

Starling Loving Hall (0176)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Final

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

Equal opportunity statement

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Company culture

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.