Clinical Research Fellow

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic seeks a Clinical Research Fellow to support design, implementation, and daily clinical and translational research activities. The role involves protocol development, patient recruitment, informed consent, data collection, and regulatory compliance in a full-time, on-site capacity in the Greater Cleveland area.

Responsibilities include coordinating study visits, collaborating with clinicians and scientists, literature reviews, sample collection, and presenting findings at

Qualifications

• Background in medicine with patient-facing or clinical experience.
• Experience in translational research and data collection.
• Advanced degree in health/biomedical discipline; familiarity with GCP/IRB; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Support design, protocol development, and daily clinical/research activities.
• Coordinate study visits, recruit patients, obtain informed consent, and collect data.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory/institutional guidelines and document procedures.
• Present findings at internal meetings and conferences; contribute to quality improvement.
• Assist in training and supervising trainees and staff involved in research.

Skills

Clinical care

Translational research

Research ethics

Education

MD/DO/PhD

Tools

Statistical software

EMR systems

Job description

Company Description

Cleveland Clinic is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center in Cleveland, Ohio, that integrates advanced clinical care, hospital services, research, and education. Founded in 1921, it has grown into one of the largest and most respected healthcare organizations in the United States, grounded in cooperation, compassion, and innovation. The health system offers diverse practice settings across Northeast Ohio and operates international locations, including facilities in Abu Dhabi, Canada, Florida, London, and Las Vegas. Clinical professionals and researchers at Cleveland Clinic benefit from a collaborative environment, state-of-the-art resources, and strong institutional support for patient-centered care and scientific discovery.

Role Description

The Clinical Research Fellow is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Cleveland area, working within multidisciplinary clinical and research teams. The fellow will support design, implementation, and daily clinical and translational research study work, including protocol development, patient recruitment, informed consent, data collection, and documentation in compliance with regulatory and institutional guidelines. Day-to-day activities include coordinating study visits, collaborating with clinicians and scientists, performing literature reviews, and patient sample collection and processing. The role also involves presenting research findings at internal meetings and external conferences, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and supporting the education of trainees and staff involved in research activities.

Qualifications

• Clinical Medicine foundation: Strong background in Medicine with experience in patient-facing or clinical settings.


• Research competencies: Demonstrated skills in translational research, including patient sample collection and processing, data extraction from the EMR and familiarity with clinical trial processes.


• Additional beneficial qualifications: Advanced degree (MD, DO, or PhD, or equivalent) in a health or biomedical discipline; prior peer-reviewed publications; proficiency with statistical software and electronic health records; understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and IRB processes; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in diverse, multidisciplinary teams; commitment to ethical, inclusive, and patient-centered research.