Clinical Research Coordinator
| Company | Ohio State University – Columbus |
|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences, or other medical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
- One year of experience in a clinical research capacity (human subjects) is required
- Computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Office Software applications desired
- Must be able to effectively communicate, both face-to-face and in writing, with clinical staff, research participants, and outside collaborators
Responsibilities
- Assist with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols
- Recruit, interview and enroll patients
- Obtain informed consent and ensure consent process is administered in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements
- Educate patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study
- Coordinate scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, & other diagnostic testing in accordance with the study protocol
- Assist with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure, or medication and notifies appropriate clinical professionals to evaluate patient response, identify the status of complications, & provide the appropriate level of care
- Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors & applicable regulatory agencies
- Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data
- Support activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA (Federal Drug Administration), federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations
- Assist with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews by IRB, federal or industry sponsors
- Participate in activities to develop new research protocols and contributes to the establishment of study goals to meet protocol requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of medical terminology desired
- Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired
- Experience using Microsoft Office Software applications desired