Clinical Research Assistant - CCC | Total Cancer Care Program

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support the Total Cancer Care Program. This role involves coordinating patient informed consent, managing research data, and ensuring confidentiality. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have experience in clinical research. The position is full-time with a first shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Experience in a clinical research capacity is preferred.
• Strong skills in data collection and analysis.
• Certification in a clinical research professional society is a plus.
• Human subjects training and experience in a clinical and/or research setting working with patients desired.
• Computer skills required with experience utilizing Microsoft software applications desired.
• Considerable experience utilizing database applications desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the Total Cancer Care Program.
• Coordinate patient informed consent for biospecimen research.
• Collect and analyze patient research data and prepare reports.
• Maintain documentation related to clinical trial patients.
• Collects, maintains and analyzes patient research data; prepares reports; coordinates quality control processes.
• Manages documentation related to patients on clinical trials and assists with meeting materials.

Skills

Research data management

Patient consent coordination

Clinical research experience

Computer skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft software applications

Database applications

Job description

Position Summary

Clinical Research Assistant who provides daily operational support to the Total Cancer Care Program (TCCP) in the Comprehensive Cancer Center; serves as a liaison to administration for issues pertaining to gathering patient informed consent for biospecimen research; obtains patient informed consents at the James Cancer Hospital, University Hospital and clinics; coordinates work activities with team members; assists in the design of new consenting methods and data processing systems to maintain patient confidentiality; collects, maintains and analyzes patient research data; prepares reports; maintains supplies and coordinates quality control processes; manages documentation related to patients on clinical trials; assists with preparation of meeting materials.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences, psychology, human ecology or other medical field or an equivalent combination of education & experience required.


• Experience in a clinical research capacity or setting desired.


• Experience with collection, analysis and management of clinical research data strongly desired.


• Certification in a clinical research professional society desired.


• Human subjects training and experience in a clinical and/or research setting working with patients desired.


• Computer skills required with experience utilizing Microsoft software applications desired.


• Considerable experience utilizing database applications desired.

Additional Information

Research and Scholarship - Clinical Research - Individual Contributor - Technical - T2

Location: Olentangy River Rd, 3650 (2520)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Note: 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care