Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Control

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Clinical Trials Office seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator for Cancer Control. You will support daily clinical research activities under the Recruitment, Intervention and Survey Shared Resource.

This role focuses on patient recruitment, consent, scheduling, and data management within oncology trials. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least 1 year of clinical research experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences, or related field.
• One year of clinical research experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
• Clinical research certification desirable.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient records to identify eligible participants for protocols.
• Recruit, interview and enroll patients into studies.
• Obtain informed consent in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
• Coordinate scheduling and follow-up of care appointments and testing.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and notify appropriate staff.
• Document study data and report to sponsors and regulators as needed.
• Assist with IRB, FDA, and sponsor regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Informed consent process

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological/health sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title:Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer ControlDepartment:CCC | Clinical Trials Office

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 protocolsRecruit, interview and enroll patientsObtain informed consent and ensure consent process is administered in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirementsEducate patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical studyCoordinate scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, & other diagnostic testing in accordance with the study protocolAssist 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 careDocument unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors & applicable regulatory agenciesAssist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research dataSupport activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA (Federal Drug Administration), federal, state, and industry sponsor regulationsAssist with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews by IRB, federal or industry sponsorsParticipate 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.

Additional Information

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.

Location:University Hospital - Pavilion (0372)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift: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.