Clinical Research Coordinator - CCC | Clinical Trials Office

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical institution in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage daily clinical research activities adhering to protocols. The role involves assessing patient eligibility, recruiting participants, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess communication skills, with one year of clinical research experience preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience in a clinical research capacity.
• Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessing patient records for clinical research eligibility.
• Educate patients on study goals and processes.
• Coordinate patient care appointments as per study protocol.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences, or medical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Software applications

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator - CCC | Clinical Trials Office

Department: Clinical Trials Office, Comprehensive Cancer Center

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 about the purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study.
• Coordinate scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and other diagnostic testing in accordance with the study protocol.
• Assist with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure, or medication and notify appropriate clinical professionals to evaluate patient response, identify the status of complications, and provide the appropriate level of care.
• Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors and 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, 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 contribute 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.
• One year of experience in a clinical research capacity.
• 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

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: OSU Gynecologic Oncology (2523)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability applicants. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.