Clinical Research Assistant (HS)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Research Assistant to support clinical studies in the College of Medicine, Neurology/Neuromuscular division. You will help implement and coordinate studies, recruit participants, and perform behavioral or diagnostic testing, while collecting and reporting data onsite.

Daily onsite work is required with occasional local travel to affiliated outpatient and inpatient locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with database software.
• 2–4 years of relevant research experience preferred; neuromuscular focus may help.

Responsibilities

• Assist implementation and coordination of clinical studies.
• Participate in recruitment of study participants.
• Perform behavioral or diagnostic testing as part of studies.
• Assist with collection, maintenance and reporting of clinical research data.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Microsoft Office

Database software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field

Job description

Job Description Summary

To provide assistance in support of clinical research studies being conducted within the College of Medicine (COM) Department of Neurology/Neuromuscular Division in support from the COM Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM); assists with implementation and coordination of studies; participates in recruitment of study participants; performs behavioral or diagnostic testing; assists with collection maintenance & reporting of clinical research data.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.

Experience Required

0 years of relevant experience required.

Preferred Experience and Skills

2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Experience in a research capacity desired; knowledge or experience in neuromuscular diseases/disorders may be desired; experience in phlebotomy may be desired; experience performing basic laboratory procedures to process biological specimens may be desired; Microsoft Office computer skills required with knowledge of database software applications desired.

FUNCTION/SUBFUNCTION: Research and Scholarship/Clinical Research

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor-Technical

CAREER LEVEL: T2

This is a patient facing position and is required to be onsite daily. Some travel within the Columbus Metropolitan Are to other outpatient and inpatient locations may be required. Those locations may be Outpatient Dublin, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Outpatient East as well as University Hospital Main Campus and the Clinical Research Center located on Main Campus.

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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.