Clinical Research Coordinator - Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator serves on a multidisciplinary research team supporting federally funded and foundation-funded studies focused on cancer prevention, cancer control, health disparities, survivorship, and other health-related outcomes in rural and medically underserved communities throughout Ohio. The role coordinates and implements complex clinical and community-based research, with particular emphasis on participant engagement in rural and Appalachian regions.

The coordinator independently manages day-to-day study operations, including participant recruitment and retention, regulatory compliance, community partnerships, and study milestones. The position involves frequent interaction with participants, healthcare providers, community organizations, and external collaborators across Ohio, and requires regular travel throughout rural Ohio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or another medical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple clinical, population-based, and community-engaged research studies.
• Implement study protocols and standard operating procedures in accordance with sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee participant recruitment, enrollment, informed consent, data collection, and follow-up activities.
• Schedule and conduct study visits in clinical, community, and virtual settings.
• Maintain study databases and participant tracking systems.
• Assist investigators with study startup, activation, and closeout activities.
• Monitor study progress and ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
• Serve as a primary liaison between research teams and community partners across rural Ohio.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, community health centers, faith-based organizations, local health departments, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate outreach events, educational programs, health fairs, screening initiatives, and community meetings.
• Assist with developing and implementing culturally appropriate recruitment and retention strategies.
• Support Community Advisory Boards and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Facilitate participant navigation and address barriers to study participation.
• Prepare and submit Institutional Review Board applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and reportable events.
• Maintain regulatory binders and study documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA, and university policies.
• Participate in study monitoring visits, audits, and sponsor reviews.
• Track protocol deviations and assist with corrective action plans when necessary.
• Collect, enter, verify, and manage research data using electronic data capture systems.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Generate reports for investigators, sponsors, and project leadership.
• Assist with preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and progress reports.
• Support dissemination of research findings to community and academic audiences.
• Participate in project meetings, training activities, and professional development.
• Assist with supervision and training of student employees and research assistants.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support research program objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level