Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan or alternative

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support oncology-focused research in the College of Nursing and CREST at OSU James Cancer Center/Solove Research Institute. The role involves coordinating observational studies and clinical trials under investigators and research staff guidance.

You will oversee recruitment and other research activities across multiple OSU campus sites, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year experience in a clinical research capacity conducting clinical research studies is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation and conduct of clinical research studies.
• Assists with participant recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and retention activities.
• Collects, enters, and maintains research data and study documentation.
• Performs chart reviews, data abstraction, and study-related procedures according to protocol.
• Maintains regulatory files, participant records, and study tracking systems.
• Communicates with participants, investigators, and study team members to support study activities.
• Assists with study start-up, regulatory, and administrative activities.
• Performs other research-related duties as assigned.
• Travels to all research sites within the OSU campus to conduct research activities.

Skills

Participant recruitment

Data collection

Study coordination

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or related field

Tools

REDCap

Electronic medical records

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) knowledge

Job description

Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Department: CCC | Palliative Medicine

Position Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support clinical research studies led by Dr. Sarah Belcher in the College of Nursing with a primary focus on understanding and improving health outcomes among patients with cancer. Dr. Belcher is core faculty within the Center for Research Excellence in Supportive Care (CREST) at the James Cancer Center/Solove Research Institute.

The Clinical Research Coordinator works closely with the principal investigator and research teams to lead, coordinate, and independently manage research activities for observational studies and clinical trials by assisting with participant recruitment, enrollment, data collection, study visits, and research administration. Working under the guidance of investigators and research staff, the CRC will perform technical, operational, and administrative tasks following established protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to supportive care research while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary research teams. The Clinical Research Coordinator will oversee recruitment and other research activities at multiple clinic sites throughout the Ohio State University Campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation and conduct of clinical research studies.
• Assists with participant recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and retention activities.
• Collects, enters, and maintains research data and study documentation.
• Performs chart reviews, data abstraction, and study-related procedures according to protocol.
• Maintains regulatory files, participant records, and study tracking systems.
• Communicates with participants, investigators, and study team members to support study activities.
• Assists with study start-up, regulatory, and administrative activities.
• Performs other research-related duties as assigned.
• Travels to all research sites within the OSU campus to conduct research activities.

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.
• 1 year experience in a clinical research capacity conducting clinical research studies required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological or social sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3-5 years experience in a clinical research capacity conducting clinical research studies required.
• Experience working with patients with cancer, cancer survivors, or supportive care populations preferred.
• Familiarity with REDCap, electronic medical records, and research data collection preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines is beneficial.
• Clinical research certification (ACRP or SoCRA) strongly desired.
• Ability to travel to various research sites either by vehicle, OSU shittle, or public transportation.

Location

Olentangy River Rd, 3650 (2520)

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.

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• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
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