Clinical Research Coordinator- Neurology

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer Center for Clinical Research Management for the Huntington's Clinical Research Division in the Department of Neurology; assists with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols; recruits, interviews and enrolls patients; obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is administered in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements; educates patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study; coordinates scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, & other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol; participates in the collection, processing & evaluation of biological samples; administers, evaluates and calculates standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological or behavioral testing or questionnaires; assists with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure or medication and notifies appropriate clinical professional to evaluate patient response, identify status of complications, & provide appropriate level of care; documents unfavorable responses and notifies research sponsors & applicable regulatory agencies; participates in evaluating patients for compliance related to protocol; assists with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data; generates reports and reviews to ensure validity of data; supports activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA (Federal Drug Administration), federal, state and industry sponsor regulations; assists with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews by IRB, federal or industry sponsors; participates in activities to develop new research protocols and contributes to establishment of study goals to meet protocol requirements.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge in neurological diseases and disorders 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 patients
• Recruit, interview, and enroll patients
• Obtain informed consent
• Educate patients and families about the study
• Coordinate patient care appointments and diagnostic testing
• Participate in the collection, processing, and evaluation of biological samples
• Administer and evaluate diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing
• Assist with monitoring patients for adverse reactions
• Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors and regulatory agencies
• Evaluate patients for compliance related to protocol
• Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data
• Generate reports and reviews to ensure data validity
• Support activities to ensure compliance with IRB, FDA, and other regulations
• Assist with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance reviews
• Participate in activities to develop new research protocols

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees