Clinical Research Assistant 3 - Surgery

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Surgical Oncology Endocrine Program Coordinator to manage the biorepository and database for endocrine surgery patients. You will screen/consent patients, collect and process specimens, and maintain longitudinal clinical data across the care continuum in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will work closely with the lab to run experiments and generate data from tissue samples, helping to advance detection, diagnosis and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or a related field and 2 years of relevant experience; 4–6 years preferred.
• Responsible for screening/consenting patients, collecting/processing specimens and managing longitudinal data.
• Will coordinate biospecimen collection, data entry, and IRB/compliance activities for the endocrine surgery biorepository.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operation of the biorepository and database.
• Recruit patients for specimen collection and ensure proper consent and data entry.
• Collaborate with lab to process tissue specimens and generate data for research advances.

Skills

Data management

IRB coordination

HIPAA training

Patient consent

Biorepository operations

Database tracking software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Health Sciences

Tools

Database software

IRB systems

Biobank software

Job description

The Surgical Oncology Endocrine Program Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the surgical oncology database, recruiting patients to the biorepository and coordinating the acquisition of time-sensitive samples for patients treated in surgical oncology for both malignant and benign lesions. The coordinator will build and assist with implementation and coordination of projects; will screen and recruit patients for specimen collection and database entry, coordinate processing of specimens, collection of clinical data, and administration of the database, including IRB, continuing progress reports. This position will work with a multi-disciplinary team to implement the bio banking repository for endocrine surgery patients. The position requires direct patient contact including obtaining consent for and entering information into the biorepository. The position will use software to track new and follow up patients through the care continuum of both programs. The position will also work closely with the lab to run experiments and generate data from tissue samples collected to find new and better ways to detect, diagnose, treat and prevent disease. **Position Summary**The Surgical Oncology Endocrine Program Coordinator will organize and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the biorepository and database for the endocrine surgery biorepository and database. The coordinator will use expertise to provide overall program management of the biorepository by screening/consenting patients, collecting/processing specimens (including tissue fixation, cell isolation from fresh blood, in vitro establishment of cell lines etc.), and manage multiple data elements associated with the program. The coordinator will collect longitudinal data on patient treatment and outcomes during their medical journey and ensure appropriate appointments are scheduled. The coordinator develops, aligns, and operationalizes the clinical, academic, and research activities to support the overall Cancer Program goals and to ensure the implementation of key OSUCCC-The James initiatives through interdisciplinary collaboration. The position will start after the candidate has received proper biosafety training, HIPAA training and bloodborne pathogen training. **MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required. 2 years of relevant experience required. 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.## Additional Information:## Location:Biomedical Research Tower (0112)## 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.***