Clinical Research Coordinator (HS)

The Ohio State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for coordinating the daily activities and phases of clinical research projects within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This role involves identifying and assessing patient eligibility for clinical research studies, recruiting and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, and coordinating patient care and follow-up visits according to protocol. The CRC prepares study materials, provides physicians with necessary study-mandated criteria for patient orders and treatment, and ensures protocol compliance. They also collect and enter all patient data, communicate with the clinical research team, research manager, and sponsors, and participate in ensuring compliance with federal, sponsor, and industry regulations. Additionally, the CRC assists in developing plans for new protocols, participates in their implementation, assesses patient reactions to treatment modifications, and reports adverse reactions. The role also includes assisting with the preparation of research presentations, publications, and grant proposals. Patient education regarding study purpose, processes, and goals, as well as answering protocol-related questions, are key aspects of this position. The CRC also evaluates patients for protocol compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience or knowledge in OB/GYN Medicine preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desired.
• Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired.
• Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily activities and phases of clinical research projects.
• Identifies and assesses eligibility of patients for clinical research studies.
• Recruits, interviews, and enrolls patients into clinical studies.
• Obtains informed consent from patients.
• Coordinates and documents care of patients.
• Ensures proper follow-up visits are scheduled and conducted in accordance with protocol.
• Prepares study materials.
• Provides physician with study mandated criteria necessary for patient orders, response, complications, and to ensure protocol compliance.
• Coordinates care of patients on clinical research protocols to include evaluation and analysis of research data.
• Collects and enters all data for all patients enrolled on protocol.
• Communicates with clinical research team, research manager, and outside federal or industry sponsor regarding protocol and patient status.
• Participates in ensuring protocol compliance with all federal sponsor and industry regulations.
• Assists in developing plans to meet requirements of new protocols.
• Participates in implementation process.
• Assists physician to assess patient reaction to any modifications or treatment that are part of protocol.
• Reports and documents adverse reactions to clinical research team and research manager.
• Assists in preparation of research presentations and papers for publication.
• Assists in preparation of grants for future funded proposals.
• Communicates with clinical research team, research manager, IRB and outside sponsors when applicable regarding adverse reactions.
• Educates patients and their families of purpose, processes and goals of clinical study.
• Answers questions regarding research protocols.
• Participates in evaluating patients for compliance related to protocol.

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: Senior