Clinical Research Coordinator - Comprehensive Transplant Center

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University's Comprehensive Transplant Center is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage daily clinical research activities. This role involves assisting with patient record assessment to identify eligible participants for clinical research protocols, recruiting and enrolling patients, and obtaining informed consent in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements. The coordinator will educate patients and families about the study, coordinate patient care appointments and procedures, and participate in the collection, processing, and evaluation of biological samples. Responsibilities also include administering and evaluating standardized tests, monitoring patients for adverse reactions, documenting and reporting unfavorable responses to sponsors and regulatory agencies, and evaluating patient compliance with protocols. The role supports data collection, extraction, coding, and analysis, generating reports to ensure data validity. Additionally, the coordinator will help ensure compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, and other federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations, assist with preparing for external quality assurance reviews, and contribute to the development of new research protocols and study goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in biological sciences.
• 1 year of relevant clinical research experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience or knowledge in endocrine diseases preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desired.
• Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired.
• Computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols.
• Assist with assessing patient records to identify eligible participants for clinical research protocols.
• Recruit, interview, and enroll patients.
• 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