Clinical Research Assistant
| Company | Ohio State University – Columbus |
|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.
- 0 years of relevant experience required.
Responsibilities
- Providing support to Principal Investigators (PIs) in the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology.
- Performing data collection duties including performing electronic medical record chart review.
- Tracking of patients longitudinally through therapy and identifying key clinical timepoints for biospecimen collection.
- Identifying appropriate patients from clinical schedules and discussing research studies with patients to obtain consent.
- Supporting participant recruitment and the implementation of strategies.
- Assisting in collection of research data and specimens and coordinating with laboratory staff for time-sensitive collection of biospecimens.
- Participating in qualitative research including administering questionnaires, conducting patient interviews, leading focus groups, tracking study mailing and communication with participants.
- Performing data entry and preparing study reports; overseeing and maintaining accurate records of research activities.
- Conducting library research on requested topics and providing support in planning and implementing programmatic activities.
- Serving as a liaison with research team and other departments; assisting in promoting communications between research team, clinicians, and community organizations.
- Working closely with and supporting project coordinator, data analyst, biostatistician, and principal investigators in their research efforts.
- Attending research team meetings, assisting with analysis of research results, and participating in planning, designing, and execution of complex health services research studies.
- Conducting critical analysis of research literature related to health services research.
- Developing plans and resource tools to meet requirements of new protocols.
- Summarizing data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts.
- Performing other duties as assigned by PIs.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.