Clinical Research Coordinator-IRP OB/GYN Maternal Fetal Med

The Ohio State University 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 support the Maternal Fetal Medicine Division in obstetrics. The role encompasses coordinating daily research activities, screening records, enrolling participants, and ensuring informed consent is obtained in alignment with IRB and sponsor requirements.

The successful candidate educates patients about study goals, schedules follow-up visits, and assists with data collection, specimen handling and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological, health, social sciences or related medical field (or equivalent).
• At least 1 year of clinical research experience required.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and IRB processes preferred.
• Background check and pre-employment screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols.
• Identify eligible patients, recruit, interview and enroll participants, and obtain informed consent.
• Educate patients and families about the study purpose, goals and procedures.
• Schedule and follow through on visits, procedures and testing per protocol.
• Assist with collection, processing and evaluation of biological samples.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and report to appropriate professionals and sponsors.

Skills

Clinical Research coordination

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biological/health sciences

Tools

Data management software

Job description

Job Summary

Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) for the Maternal Fetal Medicine Division in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; 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, goals, 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 an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Minimum Experience Required

One year experience in a clinical research capacity required.

Skills and/or Experience Preferred

Experience or knowledge in maternal fetal medicine; knowledge of medical terminology desired; clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired; computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.

Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

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