Clinical Research Specialist (Nuclear Medicine)

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University seeks a Clinical Research Specialist (Nuclear Medicine) in the Department of Medicine | Radiology to coordinate all aspects of clinical trial start-up within Radiology shared services, covering PET, SPECT, and theranostics. The role partners with Oncology, Nursing, Laboratory, Pharmacy, and Radiation Safety to ensure imaging and therapy align with study requirements.

The ideal candidate will review protocols for feasibility, develop workflows with technologists, and serve

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of clinical trial start-up within Radiology shared services.
• Review protocols to assess feasibility and lead setup of nuclear medicine procedures.
• Develop and implement workflows for research procedures with technologists.
• Serve as primary resource for physicians, technologists, radiation safety staff, and nuclear pharmacists.
• Ensure seamless coordination of research workflows including scheduling and ordering.

Skills

Clinical trials

Nuclear medicine imaging

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: 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.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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