Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer

The Ohio State University

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About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) supports clinical research studies led by Dr. Sarah Belcher in the College of Nursing, with a primary focus on understanding and improving health outcomes among patients with cancer. Dr. Belcher is core faculty within the Center for Research Excellence in Supportive Care (CREST) at the James Cancer Center/Solove Research Institute.

Working closely with the principal investigator and research teams, the CRC leads, coordinates, and independently manages research activities for observational studies and clinical trials. The role supports participant recruitment, enrollment, data collection, study visits, and research administration. Under the guidance of investigators and research staff, the CRC performs technical, operational, and administrative tasks in accordance with established protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.

The CRC oversees recruitment and other research activities at multiple clinic sites throughout the Ohio State University campus and collaborates with interdisciplinary research teams.

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 experience in a clinical research capacity conducting clinical research studies.
• Ability to travel to various research sites by vehicle, OSU shuttle, or public transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with patients with cancer, cancer survivors, or supportive care populations.
• Familiarity with REDCap, electronic medical records, and research data collection.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Clinical research certification from ACRP or SoCRA is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and conduct of clinical research studies.
• Assist with participant recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and retention activities.
• Collect, enter, and maintain research data and study documentation.
• Perform chart reviews, data abstraction, and study-related procedures according to protocol.
• Maintain regulatory files, participant records, and study tracking systems.
• Communicate with participants, investigators, and study team members to support study activities.
• Assist with study start-up, regulatory, and administrative activities.
• Travel to research sites within the OSU campus to conduct research activities.
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time