Clinical Research Coordinator

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate daily activities for Neurology studies under the Center for Clinical Research Management.

The role involves patient screening and enrollment, informed consent, data collection and regulatory compliance, with on-site requirements and potential travel to satellite clinics within the Columbus area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience required.
• Clinical research certification from accredited bodies (ACRP or SOCRA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities per approved protocols in the Neuromuscular-ALS division.
• Assess patient records to identify eligibility and recruit, interview and enroll participants.
• Obtain informed consent and ensure consent process complies with IRB and sponsor requirements.
• Educate patients and families about study purpose, goals and procedures.
• Schedule visits, procedures and tests per protocol and monitor for adverse events.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

Department: Medicine | Neurology

Job Description Summary: Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) for the Neuromuscular-ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Division in the Department of Neurology; assists with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols; recruits, interviews and enrolls patients; obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is administered in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements; educates patients and families of purpose, goal, and processes of clinical study; coordinates scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, & other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol; participates in the collection, processing & evaluation of biological samples; administers, evaluates and calculates standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological or behavioral testing or questionnaires; assists with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure or medication and notifies appropriate clinical professional to evaluate patient response, identify status of complications, & provide appropriate level of care; documents unfavorable responses and notifies research sponsors & applicable regulatory agencies; participates in evaluating patients for compliance related to protocol; assists with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data; generates reports and reviews to ensure validity of data; supports activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA (Federal Drug Administration), federal, state and industry sponsor regulations; assists with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews by IRB, federal or industry sponsors; participates in activities to develop new research protocols and contributes to establishment of study goals to meet protocol requirements.

Minimum Education Required Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.

Minimum Experience Required 1 year of relevant experience required.

Preferred Experience 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Experience Desired Experience or knowledge in neurological diseases and disorders preferred; knowledge of medical terminology desired; computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.

Certifications Preferred Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired (ACRP or SOCRA).

Requires successful completion of a background check.

Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

FUNCTION/SUBFUNCTION: Research and Scholarship/Clinical Research

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor- Specialized

CAREER LEVEL: S2

Additional Information: This is a patient facing role and is required to be onsite daily. Some travel to other clinical research locations within the Columbus Metropolitan area may be required. Those locations are Outpatient Dublin, New Albany, Outpatient East, Upper Arlington, and Powell. Some travel to the University Hospital Main Campus may also be required. Location: Kenny Rd, 2006-2030 (0214) 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.

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

At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you.

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.

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.