Clinical Research Assistant- Clinical Trials Management Office

The Ohio State University

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This clinical research assistant role is specifically being recruited to support the Ohio State Genomic Health community health research initiative. The goals of Ohio State Genomic Health are to recruit 100,000 research participants over a 4–5-year period. Ohio State Genomic Health is a partnership with Helix, a population genomic company. As part of Ohio State Genomic Health, clinical genomic screening is also being conducted on each consented participant, with the return of positive and negative genomic screening results for three clinically actionable conditions that confer increased risk for certain types of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Specifically, you will provide assistance in support of this program and related clinical research studies; assist with implementation and coordination of this and related studies; participate in recruitment of study participants; assist with collection, maintenance, & reporting of clinical research data in conjunction with the larger study team. Recruitment for Ohio State Genomic Health includes email invitations, phone calls with eligible and consented individuals to answer questions, and likely future in-person community recruitment events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience.
• Computer skill required with knowledge of database software applications desired.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in research capacity desired
• Knowledge or experience in specialty may be desired
• Experience in phlebotomy may be desired
• Experience performing basic laboratory procedures to process biological specimens may be desired

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in support of this program and related clinical research studies
• Assist with implementation and coordination of this and related studies
• Participate in recruitment of study participants
• Assist with collection, maintenance, & reporting of clinical research data in conjunction with the larger study team

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level