Clinical Research Assistant 2- Neurological Surgery

The Ohio State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant participates in data collection, maintenance, and reporting, and/or patient-facing activities for clinical and translational research studies in the Department of Neurological Surgery, in partnership with the College of Medicine Center for Clinical Research Management. The role coordinates and performs clinical research according to approved protocols, including therapeutic studies involving interventions such as mindfulness, medication, or devices.

Patient-facing work includes reviewing patient records to identify eligible participants; recruiting, interviewing, and enrolling patients; obtaining informed consent; and educating participants about study processes. The assistant coordinates patient appointments and procedures, administers standardized diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral tests and calculates scores, and may collect, process, and evaluate biological samples.

Administrative and support duties include assisting with the collection, entry, and maintenance of clinical research data in study databases; preparing documentation for research progress reports; completing Institutional Review Board and sponsor study documents; and assisting with manuscripts and grant proposals. The position is patient-facing and onsite, with some travel to Ohio State outpatient locations in the Columbus metropolitan area. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, health, social, or medical sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience is required.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Must work onsite in this patient-facing position.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Some travel to Ohio State outpatient locations in the Columbus metropolitan area may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Two to four years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a research capacity.
• Knowledge or experience in the specialty.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience performing basic laboratory procedures to process biological specimens.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols.
• Review patient records to identify eligible participants; recruit, interview, and enroll patients; obtain informed consent; and educate participants about study processes.
• Coordinate patient appointments and procedures.
• Administer standardized diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral tests and calculate scores.
• May collect, process, and evaluate biological samples.
• Assist with collecting, entering, and maintaining clinical research data in study databases.
• Prepare documentation for research progress reports.
• Complete Institutional Review Board and sponsor study documents.
• Assist with preparing manuscripts and grant proposals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level