Clinical Research Coordinator Float-Clinical Trials Management Office

The Ohio State University

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator Float will coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) in various COM Departments and Divisions conducting non-oncology human subjects research. This role involves assisting with assessing patient records to identify eligible participants, recruiting, interviewing, and enrolling patients, and obtaining informed consent. 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. Additionally, the role includes administering and evaluating diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing, monitoring patients for adverse reactions, documenting and notifying sponsors and regulatory agencies of unfavorable responses, and evaluating patient compliance with protocols. The coordinator will also assist with data collection, extraction, coding, and analysis, generate reports, and support activities to ensure compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations. This position will also assist in coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance reviews and participate in developing new research protocols and establishing 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 experience.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge in coordinating clinical trials.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency.
• Experience using Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of data base systems such as RedCap, Medidata, Rave, etc.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols.
• Assist with assessing patient records to identify eligible participants.
• 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 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