Clinical Research Assistant (HS)- Neurology

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University’s Department of Neurology invites applications for a Clinical Research Assistant (HS) to support data collection, entry, and reporting for stroke research projects. The position involves patient interfacing, consent processes, and coordination of study visits at Graves Hall on site.

Responsibilities include reviewing records for eligibility, enrolling participants, administering standardized tests, and assisting with IRB documentation and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.
• No relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred in a research capacity; inpatient hospital experience and strokes/neurocritical care knowledge are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in data collection, maintenance and reporting for clinical studies.
• Identify eligible participants and assist with recruitment, consent and enrollment.
• Coordinate patient appointments and administer standardized testing; collect and process samples as needed.
• Assist with IRB and sponsor study documents and assist with manuscripts and grant proposals.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab procedures

Database software

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Database software

Job description

Job Title

Clinical Research Assistant (HS)

Department

Medicine | Neurology

Job Summary

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 Neurology Division of Stroke and Neurocritical Care with partnership to the College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM). This role involves assisting with clinical research studies in accordance with approved protocols, 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

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

Experience Required

No relevant experience required.

Experience Preferred

2-4 years of relevant experience preferred working in a research capacity. Experience of working on a fast-pace environment such as an inpatient unit of a hospital is preferred; knowledge of strokes/neurocritical care is preferred.

Preferred Skills

Skills in phlebotomy may be desired; performing basic laboratory procedures to process biological specimens is desired; computer skill required with knowledge of database software applications desired.

Requirements

Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

FUNC/SUBFUNCTION

Research and Scholarship/Clinical Research

CAREER BAND

Individual Contributor - Technical

CAREER LEVEL

T2

Additional Information

This is a patient facing position and requires working on site. For this role, the employee must be available to be on call and have the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays as dictated by the clinical research.

Location

Graves Hall (0277)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• 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.