Clinical Research Assistant-Medical Oncology

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant for Medical Oncology within the Medicine department (IM Medical Oncology). The position supports the Immune Monitoring Discovery Platform and clinical trial partners by identifying eligible patients, obtaining consent, and coordinating data collection across studies.

Responsibilities include patient recruitment, coordinating sample collection (blood, urine, tissue), data entry into CLIMBS/REDCAP, and maintaining regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate patients from clinical schedules and discuss studies with patients to obtain consent.
• Assist with recruitment strategies and data collection for clinical trials.
• Maintain study records and regulatory documentation, including IRB approvals.
• Enter and manage data in study databases (CLIMBS, REDCAP) and prepare reports.

Skills

Clinical research

Data collection

Regulatory documentation

IRB approvals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Health sciences or medical field

Tools

CLIMBS

REDCAP

Job description

## Clinical Research Assistant-Medical OncologyApplylocations: College of Medicine/Office of Health Sciencestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R155394Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Clinical Research Assistant-Medical Oncology## Department:Medicine | IM Medical Oncology**SCOPE/SUMMARY:**Functions as a Clinical and Translational Research Assistant providing support to the Immune Monitoring Discovery Platform (IMDP) in the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) and to our clinical trial partners; identifies appropriate patients from clinical schedules; discusses research studies with patients and obtains consent; supports participant recruitment and the implementation of strategies to ensure recruitment; coordinates and tracks collection of patient research samples (blood, urine, tissue biopsies); assists in collection of research data; performs data collection with electronic medical record chart review; Assists with collection, entering and maintaining clinical research data into study database (CLIMBS, REDCAP); coordinates and tracks study communication with participants; performs data entry and prepares study reports; oversees and maintains accurate records of research activities; maintains Institutional Review Board approvals and regulatory documentation; provides support in planning and implementing programmatic activities; serves as a liaison with research team and other departments; works closely with and supports trainees/students, data analyst, biostatistician, clinic staff, and principal investigator in their research efforts; attends research team meetings; assists with analysis of research results; participates in planning, designing, and execution of translational research studies; conducts critical analysis of research literature; develops plans and resource tools to meet requirements of new protocols; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; assists principal investigator with the preparation and submission of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; co-authors manuscripts; if interested, may participate in processing/storage of patient research samples (blood, urine, fixed tissue); if interested, may learn basic biostatistical analyses for clinical and translational research projects; performs other duties as assigned by PI.**MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required. 0 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.**CAREER ROADMAP**Function: Research and ScholarshipSubfunction: Clinical ResearchCareer Band: Individual Contributor - TechnicalCareer Level: T2## Additional Information:The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the U.S. that integrates a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center, a nationally ranked academic medical center, and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities.The Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) is a comprehensive bench-to-bedside research initiative dedicated to harnessing the immune system to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure cancer.The Immune Monitoring and Discovery Platform (IMDP) at the PIIO provides cutting-edge technologies and expertise to accelerate discoveries in cancer immunology and immunotherapy. Our mission is to empower researchers with advanced tools for immune profiling, spatial biology, and translational studies, enabling innovation that drives new therapies for patients.## 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.***