Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Control

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to perform daily clinical research activities within the Recruitment, Intervention and Survey Shared Resource of the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a biological or medical field and at least one year of clinical research experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a clinical research capacity is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desired.
• Computer skills with MS Office applications desired.
• Effective communication with clinical staff, research participants, and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessing patient records to identify eligible participants.
• Recruit, interview and enroll patients.
• Obtain informed consent in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
• Educate patients and families about study purpose, goals and processes.
• Coordinate scheduling and follow-through of appointments and tests per protocol.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and notify appropriate professionals.
• Document unfavorable responses and notify sponsors and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with collecting, extracting, coding and analyzing data.
• Ensure compliance with IRB, FDA, and sponsor regulations.
• Prepare for external quality assurance and regulatory reviews.
• Participate in developing new protocols and study goals.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences or related medical field

Clinical research certification (desired)

Job description

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator performs daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the Recruitment, Intervention and Survey Shared Resource, a part of the Clinical Trials Office within the Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols
• Recruit, interview and enroll patients
• Obtain informed consent and ensure consent process is administered in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements
• Educate patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study
• Coordinate scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, & other diagnostic testing in accordance with the study protocol
• Assist with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure, or medication and notifies appropriate clinical professionals to evaluate patient response, identify the status of complications, & provide the appropriate level of care
• Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors & applicable regulatory agencies
• Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data
• Support activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA (Federal Drug Administration), federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations
• Assist with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews by IRB, federal or industry sponsors
• Participate in activities to develop new research protocols and contributes to the establishment of study goals to meet protocol requirements.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences, or other medical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. One year of experience in a clinical research capacity is required. Knowledge of medical terminology desired. Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired. Computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Office Software applications desired. Must be able to effectively communicate, both face-to-face and in writing, with clinical staff, research participants, and outside collaborators.

Research and Scholarship – Clinical Research – Individual Contributor - Specialized – S2

As one of only 50 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies – providing tomorrow’s standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.

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.