Clinical Research Coordinator- Clinical Trials Management Office

The Ohio State University

18h • 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 Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) for the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Internal Medicine. 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, and participate in the collection, processing, and evaluation of biological samples. Responsibilities also include administering and evaluating standardized testing, monitoring patients for adverse reactions, documenting and reporting unfavorable responses, and ensuring compliance with protocol requirements. The role supports data collection, extraction, coding, and analysis, generating reports to ensure data validity. Additionally, the coordinator will support compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations, assist with preparing for external quality assurance reviews, and participate in developing new research protocols and establishing 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.
• Computer skills required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge in diseases of the liver preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desired.
• Experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.
• Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired (ACRP or SOCRA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols.
• Assess patient records to identify eligible participants for clinical research protocols.
• Recruit, interview, and enroll patients into 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.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure, or medication 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 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