Clinical Research Specialist 2

The Ohio State University

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day research activities for the development, implementation, and coordination of the research program under the direction of PI Hyzak. Responsible for patient recruitment and enrollment, obtaining informed consent and ensuring the consent process complies with regulatory and sponsor requirements. Assess and screen patient electronic health records (EHR) to identify participants specified in the clinical research protocols; EHR data extraction. Assist with preparation and submission of IRB applications, IRB modification requests, and annual IRB renewal paperwork. Monitor research activities (e.g., recruitment, screening, and consent) for compliance with IRB and sponsor requirements. Assist with the development of data collection instruments. Use research management systems (such as RedCap and Qualtrics) to collect, monitor, and manage data and perform quality control checks to ensure data quality and completion. Conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection and human subjects research activities (e.g., moderate focus groups, conduct qualitative interviews, administer surveys, etc.) Coordinate management of participant gift cards in alignment with regulatory requirements. Analyze and summarize quantitative and qualitative data: clean and code qualitative data, clean quantitative datasets, assist with data interpretation, and provide data reports, etc. Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and abstracts (e.g., reference lists, formatting, etc.) Opportunities for co-authorship are available when contributions align with guidance from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Assist the PI with grant preparation (e.g., preparing draft Letters of Support, project timelines, bibliography, etc.). Manage and coordinate research activities to ensure alignment with timelines and budget. Assist with drafting and submission of annual progress reports to NIH. Collaborate with all key partners and research team members: maintain open, timely, and accurate communication with all internal and external partners about developments, changes, and/or new directions and deliverables; communicate priorities, goals, and resources. Coordinate and participate in investigator, research team, and partner meetings: develop agendas, take meeting minutes, and track action items. Some travel to research sites in Columbus and Cincinnati for data collection may be required.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the day-to-day research activities for the development, implementation, and coordination of the research program under the direction of PI Hyzak.
• Patient recruitment and enrollment, obtaining informed consent and ensuring the consent process complies with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
• Assess and screen patient electronic health records (EHR) to identify participants specified in the clinical research protocols; EHR data extraction.
• Assist with preparation and submission of IRB applications, IRB modification requests, and annual IRB renewal paperwork.
• Monitor research activities (e.g., recruitment, screening, and consent) for compliance with IRB and sponsor requirements.
• Assist with the development of data collection instruments.
• Use research management systems (such as RedCap and Qualtrics) to collect, monitor, and manage data and perform quality control checks to ensure data quality and completion.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection and human subjects research activities (e.g., moderate focus groups, conduct qualitative interviews, administer surveys, etc.)
• Coordinate management of participant gift cards in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and summarize quantitative and qualitative data: clean and code qualitative data, clean quantitative datasets, assist with data interpretation, and provide data reports, etc.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and abstracts (e.g., reference lists, formatting, etc.)
• Assist the PI with grant preparation (e.g., preparing draft Letters of Support, project timelines, bibliography, etc.).
• Manage and coordinate research activities to ensure alignment with timelines and budget.
• Assist with drafting and submission of annual progress reports to NIH.
• Collaborate with all key partners and research team members: maintain open, timely, and accurate communication with all internal and external partners about developments, changes, and/or new directions and deliverables; communicate priorities, goals, and resources.
• Coordinate and participate in investigator, research team, and partner meetings: develop agendas, take meeting minutes, and track action items.
• Some travel to research sites in Columbus and Cincinnati for data collection may be required.

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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