Clinical Research Coordinator-Clinical Trials Management Office

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) for the Department of Internal Medicine/Division of Immunology and Rheumatology. This role involves assessing patient records for eligibility, recruiting and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, and educating patients and families about study processes. The coordinator will manage patient appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing, participate in sample collection and processing, administer and evaluate testing, and monitor patients for adverse reactions, documenting and reporting any unfavorable responses. Additionally, the role supports compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, and other regulatory requirements, assists with data collection, extraction, coding, and analysis, generates reports, and supports external quality assurance reviews. The 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, social sciences or other medical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year experience in a clinical research capacity required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Patient facing and required to be onsite at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge in inpatient clinical research 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.
• 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 into clinical studies.
• 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.
• Assist with monitoring patients for adverse reactions and notify appropriate clinical professionals.
• Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Participate in evaluating patients for protocol compliance.
• Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data.
• Generate reports and review them 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