Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Comprehensive Cancer Center is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology to support CTO-driven trials across multiple OSU locations.

You will screen and recruit patients, obtain informed consent, coordinate study visits, monitor safety, and help ensure IRB, FDA, and sponsor regulatory compliance while contributing to protocol development.

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 desired; clinical research certification desired; MS Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify eligible patients by reviewing records for study protocols.
• Recruit, interview and enroll patients into trials.
• Obtain informed consent and ensure proper consent processes.
• Educate patients and families on purpose, goals and processes of the study.
• Coordinate scheduling of appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing per protocol.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and report findings to clinicians.
• Document unfavorable responses and notify sponsors and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data.
• Support IRB, FDA, and sponsor regulatory compliance activities.
• Prepare for external QA/controls reviews by IRB or sponsors.
• Contribute to development of new protocols and study goals.

Skills

Clinical research

IRB knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/health sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title:

Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology

Department:

CCC | Clinical Trials Office

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator performs daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) within the Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Applying to this posting will allow you to be considered for multiple Clinical Research Coordinator opportunities within the CCC | Clinical Trials Office. Positions may be available across various locations, including the OSU Main Medical Campus, James Outpatient Care, The Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, and the Mill Run Gynecologic Oncology Clinic. Specific openings may vary over time, and applicants will be matched to appropriate roles as they become available.

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 related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. One year of experience in a clinical research capacity (human subjects) 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.

As the Clinical Trials Office continues to grow and expand with the opening of new facilities, employees may be required to travel between locations within the greater Columbus region. Flexibility and adaptability are important, as staff may support studies at multiple sites based on operational needs.

The university will not sponsor work visas for this position.

The OSUCCC - James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation's largest public universities.

Why Join the CTO?

This is a full-time position with a first shift schedule, offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in clinical research and build a strong foundation for long-term career growth in the field. The Clinical Trials Office is committed to supporting professional development, including guidance and resources for employees interested in pursuing SoCRA or ACR