Clinical Research Coordinator - Anesthesiology

The Ohio State University

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) for the Department of Anesthesiology. This role involves assessing patient records to identify eligible participants, recruiting, interviewing, and enrolling patients. The coordinator will obtain informed consent, educate patients and families about the study, and coordinate patient care appointments and procedures. Responsibilities also include collecting, processing, and evaluating biological samples, administering and evaluating diagnostic tests, monitoring patients for adverse reactions, documenting unfavorable responses, and notifying sponsors and regulatory agencies. The position supports data collection, extraction, coding, and analysis, ensuring data validity and generating reports. The coordinator will also support compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations, assist with preparing for external reviews, and contribute to the development of new research protocols and study goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences or other medical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year experience in a clinical research capacity.
• Computer skills required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge in inpatient clinical research.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency.
• Experience using Microsoft Software applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols.
• Assess patient records to identify eligible participants for clinical research protocols.
• Recruit, interview, and enroll patients into studies.
• Obtain informed consent and ensure compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
• Educate patients and families on the purpose, goals, and processes of clinical studies.
• Coordinate scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Participate in the collection, processing, and evaluation of biological samples.
• Administer, evaluate, and calculate standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing or questionnaires.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure, or medication and notify appropriate clinical professionals.
• Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate patients for compliance related to protocol.
• Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data.
• Generate reports and review to ensure data validity.
• Support activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations.
• Assist with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews.
• Participate in activities to develop new research protocols and contribute to the establishment of study goals.

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: Mid Level