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 coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols. This role involves assessing patient records for eligibility, recruiting and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, and educating patients and families about study participation. The coordinator will manage patient care appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing, as well as collect, process, and evaluate biological samples. Responsibilities also include administering and evaluating testing, monitoring patients for adverse reactions, documenting and reporting unfavorable responses, and ensuring patient compliance with protocols. The position supports data collection, extraction, coding, and analysis, generating reports to ensure data validity. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations, and assists in preparing for external quality assurance reviews. Additionally, the coordinator will participate in developing new research protocols and establishing 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 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.
• Assist with monitoring patients for adverse reactions and notify appropriate clinical professionals.
• Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Participate in evaluating patients for compliance related to protocol.
• Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data.
• Generate reports and review them 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