Clinical Research Assistant-Medical Oncology

The Ohio State University

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a Clinical and Translational Research Assistant providing support to the Immune Monitoring Discovery Platform (IMDP) in the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) and to our clinical trial partners. This role involves identifying appropriate patients from clinical schedules, discussing research studies with patients and obtaining consent, supporting participant recruitment and the implementation of strategies to ensure recruitment, coordinating and tracking collection of patient research samples (blood, urine, tissue biopsies), and assisting in the collection of research data. The position also includes performing data collection with electronic medical record chart review, assisting with the collection, entering, and maintaining clinical research data into study databases (CLIMBS, REDCAP), coordinating and tracking study communication with participants, performing data entry and preparing study reports, and overseeing and maintaining accurate records of research activities. Additionally, the role involves maintaining Institutional Review Board approvals and regulatory documentation, providing support in planning and implementing programmatic activities, and serving as a liaison with the research team and other departments. The assistant will work closely with and support trainees/students, data analyst, biostatistician, clinic staff, and principal investigator in their research efforts, attend research team meetings, and assist with the analysis of research results. Participation in planning, designing, and execution of translational research studies, conducting critical analysis of research literature, and developing plans and resource tools to meet requirements of new protocols are also key functions. The role includes summarizing data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts, assisting the principal investigator with the preparation and submission of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts, and co-authoring manuscripts. Optional duties, if interested, include processing/storage of patient research samples (blood, urine, fixed tissue) and learning basic biostatistical analyses for clinical and translational research projects. The position performs other duties as assigned by the PI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.
0 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify appropriate patients from clinical schedules.
Discuss research studies with patients and obtain consent.
Support participant recruitment and the implementation of strategies to ensure recruitment.
Coordinate and track collection of patient research samples (blood, urine, tissue biopsies).
Assist in collection of research data.
Perform data collection with electronic medical record chart review.
Assist with collection, entering and maintaining clinical research data into study database (CLIMBS, REDCAP).
Coordinate and track study communication with participants.
Perform data entry and prepare study reports.
Oversee and maintain accurate records of research activities.
Maintain Institutional Review Board approvals and regulatory documentation.
Provide support in planning and implementing programmatic activities.
Serve as a liaison with research team and other departments.
Work closely with and support trainees/students, data analyst, biostatistician, clinic staff, and principal investigator in their research efforts.
Attend research team meetings.
Assist with analysis of research results.
Participate in planning, designing, and execution of translational research studies.
Conduct critical analysis of research literature.
Develop plans and resource tools to meet requirements of new protocols.
Summarize data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts.
Assist principal investigator with the preparation and submission of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts.
Co-author manuscripts.
If interested, may participate in processing/storage of patient research samples (blood, urine, fixed tissue).
If interested, may learn basic biostatistical analyses for clinical and translational research projects.
Perform other duties as assigned by PI.