Clinical Research Assistant- Ophthalmology

The Ohio State University

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About The Position

Clinical Research Assistant participates in the data collection, maintenance, and reporting, and/or patient interfacing activities for clinical and translational research studies within the Department of Ophthalmology. This role involves coordinating and performing clinical research in accordance with approved protocols, including therapeutic studies involving interventions like mindfulness, medication, or devices. Key patient-facing duties include assessing patient records to identify eligible participants, recruiting, interviewing, and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, and educating participants on the study process. CRA coordinates patient appointments and procedures, administers standardized diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing and calculates scoring, and may collect, process, and evaluate biological samples. Administrative and support tasks include assisting with the collection, entry, and maintenance of clinical research data into study databases, preparing documentation for research progress reports, completing Institutional Review Board (IRB) and sponsor study documents, and assisting with the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, health, social, or medical sciences, or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient computer skills are essential.
• For patient‑interfacing roles, candidates must have at least one year of total experience, including a minimum of six months in a clinical support capacity and six months in a clinical research role.
• Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, maintenance, and reporting for clinical and translational research studies.
• Coordinating and performing clinical research in accordance with approved protocols.
• Assessing patient records to identify eligible participants.
• Recruiting, interviewing, and enrolling patients.
• Obtaining informed consent from participants.
• Educating participants on the study process.
• Coordinating patient appointments and procedures.
• Administering standardized diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing and calculating scoring.
• Collecting, processing, and evaluating biological samples.
• Assisting with the collection, entry, and maintenance of clinical research data into study databases.
• Preparing documentation for research progress reports.
• Completing Institutional Review Board (IRB) and sponsor study documents.
• Assisting with the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees