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 College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) the Department of Neurology/ Division of Parkinson's Diseases; 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.
• One year experience in a clinical research capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge in neurological/disorders.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency.
• Computer skills with experience using Microsoft Software applications.

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 about the study's purpose, goals, and processes.
• Coordinate 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/questionnaires.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and notify appropriate clinical professionals.
• Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors and regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate patients for protocol compliance.
• Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data.
• Generate reports and review for data validity.
• Support activities to ensure compliance with IRB, FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations.
• Assist with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews.
• Participate in developing new research protocols and establishing 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: Senior