Clinical Research Aide - Surgery | College of Medicine

The Ohio State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a Clinical Research Assistant providing support to Principal Investigators (PIs) in the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology. Performs data collection duties including performing electronic medical record chart review; tracking of patients longitudinally through therapy and identifying key clinical timepoints for biospecimen collection. Identifies appropriate patients from clinical schedules; discusses research studies with patients and obtains consent; supports participant recruitment and the implementation of strategies; assists in collection of research data and specimens; coordinates with laboratory staff for time-sensitive collection of biospecimens. May be asked to participate in qualitative research including: administering questionnaires, conducting patient interviews, leading focus groups, tracking study mailing and communication with participants; performing data entry and preparing study reports; overseeing and maintains accurate records of research activities; conducts library research on requested topics; provides support in planning and implementing programmatic activities; serves as a liaison with research team and other departments; assists in promoting communications between research team, clinicians, and community organizations; works closely with and supports project coordinator, data analyst, biostatistician, and principal investigators in their research efforts; attends research team meetings, assists with analysis of research results; participates in planning, designing, and execution of complex health services research studies; conducts critical analysis of research literature related to health services research; develops plans and resource tools to meet requirements of new protocols; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; performs other duties as assigned by PIs.

Requirements

• High School graduate required
• 0 years of relevant experience required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs data collection duties including performing electronic medical record chart review
• Tracks patients longitudinally through therapy and identifies key clinical timepoints for biospecimen collection
• Identifies appropriate patients from clinical schedules
• Discusses research studies with patients and obtains consent
• Supports participant recruitment and the implementation of strategies
• Assists in collection of research data and specimens
• Coordinates with laboratory staff for time-sensitive collection of biospecimens
• Administers questionnaires
• Conducts patient interviews
• Leads focus groups
• Tracks study mailing and communication with participants
• Performs data entry and prepares study reports
• Oversees and maintains accurate records of research activities
• Conducts library research on requested topics
• Provides support in planning and implementing programmatic activities
• Serves as a liaison with research team and other departments
• Assists in promoting communications between research team, clinicians, and community organizations
• Works closely with and supports project coordinator, data analyst, biostatistician, and principal investigators in their research efforts
• Attends research team meetings
• Assists with analysis of research results
• Participates in planning, designing, and execution of complex health services research studies
• Conducts critical analysis of research literature related to health services research
• Develops plans and resource tools to meet requirements of new protocols
• Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts
• Performs other duties as assigned by PIs

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED