Clinical Research Coordinator - Health and Rehab Sciences

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 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, and ensuring the informed consent process complies with regulatory and sponsor requirements. The coordinator will educate patients and families about the study, coordinate patient care appointments and procedures, and administer and evaluate standardized testing. Responsibilities also include monitoring patients for adverse reactions, documenting and reporting these reactions, and ensuring compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations. The position supports external quality assurance reviews and contributes to the development of new research protocols and study goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences or other medical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• One year experience in a clinical research capacity required.
• Computer skills required.
• Experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge in specialty area preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desired.
• Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency 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.
• 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.
• Participate in evaluating 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