Clinical Research Coordinator

The Ohio State University

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at The Ohio State University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols. This role involves assisting with patient record assessment to identify eligible participants, 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 participate in the collection, processing, and evaluation of biological samples. Additionally, the role includes administering and evaluating diagnostic tests, monitoring patients for adverse reactions, documenting unfavorable responses, and notifying sponsors and regulatory agencies. The coordinator will also assist with data collection, extraction, coding, and analysis, generate reports, and support compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, and other regulations. This position also contributes to the development of new research protocols and the establishment of 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.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge in specialty area preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desired.
• Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired.
• Experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.
• Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

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