Clinical Research Coordinator (HS)- Neurology

The Ohio State University

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and performs daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer College of Medicine Center for Clinical Research Management for the Division of Stroke and Neurocritical Care in the Department of Neurology. The coordinator assists with identifying eligible patients, recruiting and enrolling participants, obtaining informed consent, educating patients and families about studies, and coordinating study-related appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing. The role also supports biological sample collection and processing; administration and scoring of diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral assessments; monitoring and documentation of patient responses and adverse events; evaluation of protocol compliance; collection, analysis, and validation of research data; regulatory compliance and quality assurance reviews; and development of research protocols and study goals. The position is onsite, requires availability to be on call, and includes evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences, or another medical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of experience in a clinical research capacity.
Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge in stroke and cerebrovascular disease.
Experience working on an inpatient unit and in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency.
Experience using Microsoft software applications.

Responsibilities

Assess patient records to identify patients eligible for clinical research protocols.
Recruit, interview, and enroll patients; obtain informed consent in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
Educate patients and families about the purpose, goals, and processes of clinical studies.
Coordinate study-related patient care appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
Participate in the collection, processing, and evaluation of biological samples.
Administer, evaluate, and calculate standardized scores for diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing and questionnaires.
Assist with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedures, or medications; notify appropriate clinical professionals to evaluate patient responses and provide care.
Document unfavorable patient responses and notify research sponsors and applicable regulatory agencies.
Participate in evaluating patients for compliance with study protocols.
Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data; generate reports and review data for validity.
Support compliance with Institutional Review Board, 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 to meet protocol requirements.