Clinical Research Specialist (Nuclear Medicine)

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist in Radiology (Nuclear Medicine) to coordinate trial start-up and implement imaging procedures across PET, SPECT, and theranostics. You will partner with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate imaging, data collection, and patient safety within a busy medical center.

Responsibilities include feasibility review, workflow development, and seamless scheduling for research procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; advanced degree desirable.
• SOCRA or ACRP certification required.
• 4 years of relevant experience required; 4-8 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of clinical trial start-up within Radiology shared services.
• Lead set-up of nuclear medicine procedures in alignment with study requirements.
• Develop and implement workflows for research procedures with technologists and physicians.
• Collaborate with Oncology, Nursing, Laboratory, Pharmacy, and Radiation Safety teams to support trial execution.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Study start-up workflows

Imaging workflows

Scheduling and ordering

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

SOCRA/ACRP certification

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Job Title:Clinical Research Specialist (Nuclear Medicine)Department:Medicine | Radiology

Job Description:

The Clinical Research Specialist in the Department of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine is responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical trial start-up within Radiology shared services, including studies involving PET, SPECT, and theranostics. This role is essential to supporting the research mission at The Ohio State University by serving as a clinical research implementation expert and partnering with multidisciplinary teams (Oncology, Nursing, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Radiation Safety, etc.) to ensure the successful imaging and treatment of patients across the Medical Center.

This individual will review clinical research protocols to assess feasibility and lead the set-up of nuclear medicine procedures in alignment with study requirements. They will develop and implement workflows for research procedures in collaboration with technologists and serve as a primary resource for physicians, technologists, radiation safety staff, and nuclear pharmacists. The role requires strong expertise in clinical trials (specifically Phase 1-2 trials with investigational product), with preferred knowledge in nuclear medicine imaging and therapeutic applications, as well as the ability to translate complex protocols into efficient clinical workflows.

As Radiology operates as a shared service, this position supports a variety of clinical treating teams, including oncology, neurology, and immunology, by providing both standard-of-care and research-specific imaging and therapy. The coordinator is accountable for ensuring seamless coordination of research workflows, including scheduling and ordering, while maintaining strong collaboration with external teams to support successful clinical trial execution.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable. 4 years of relevant experience required. 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred. SOCRA or ACRP certification is required.

Additional Information:

Location:Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)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.