Clinical Research Assistant - CCC | Total Cancer Care Program

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare institution in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support the Total Cancer Care Program by managing patient informed consent and analyzing clinical research data. Qualified candidates will hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have experience in clinical research settings. This role offers a dynamic work environment and valuable experience in a comprehensive cancer care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences, or equivalent.
• Experience in a clinical research environment preferred, including data management.
• Familiarity with human subjects training and patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the Total Cancer Care Program.
• Obtain patient informed consent for biospecimen research.
• Collect and analyze patient research data.

Skills

Clinical research

Data collection and analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or medical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support to the Total Cancer Care Program (TCCP) in the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Serve as a liaison to administration for issues related to gathering patient informed consent for biospecimen research.
• Obtain patient informed consents at the James Cancer Hospital, University Hospital, and clinics.
• Coordinate work activities with team members; assist design of new consenting methods and data processing systems to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Collect, maintain and analyze patient research data; prepare reports.
• Maintain supplies and coordinate quality control processes; manage documentation related to patients on clinical trials.
• Assist with preparation of meeting materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences, psychology, human ecology or other medical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 with experience utilizing Microsoft software applications; considerable experience utilizing database applications desired.

Additional information

• 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.