Clinical Research Assistant

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 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 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
• Successful completion of a background check
• 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 (for patient-interfacing roles)

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Participates in data collection, maintenance, and reporting
• Coordinates and performs clinical research in accordance with approved protocols
• Assesses patient records to identify eligible participants
• Recruits, interviews, and enrolls patients
• Obtains informed consent
• Educates participants on the study process
• Coordinates patient appointments and procedures
• Administers standardized diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing and calculates scoring
• Collects, processes, and evaluates biological samples
• Assists with the collection, entry, and maintenance of clinical research data into study databases
• Prepares documentation for research progress reports
• Completes Institutional Review Board (IRB) and sponsor study documents
• Assists with the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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