Clinical Research Assistant – Clinical Trials Office (CTO)

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Job Title:

Clinical Research Assistant – Clinical Trials Office (CTO)

Department:

Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Clinical Sciences

The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Technician to join our team and support clinical research activities and routine clinical services. This full-time position plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of clinical trials while supporting our clinician scientists and providing high-quality care to hospital patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Research Support:

· Assist investigators and clinical staff with the coordination and execution of clinical research protocols.

· Support patient care activities related to clinical research, including patient intake, sample collection, delivering therapies, and patient monitoring.

· Ensure compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation of research-related procedures and patient interactions.

· Assists with identifying potential patients according to specified clinical research protocol eligibility.

· Recruits, interviews, enrolls patients, obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is completed in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements.

· Assists with clinical trial patient care by restraining, blood collections, placing IV catheters, administering medications, etc.

· Assists with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure or medication and notifies appropriate level of care. Documents unfavorable responses and notifies clinical research coordinators.

· Communicates with RDVMs and clients on recruitment and enrollment.

· Provide technical assistance to other clinical services as assigned by CTO clinical coordinators, including patient intake, handling, sample processing, and equipment setup.

· Collaborate with veterinary and medical teams to ensure efficient workflow and patient care.

· Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas and equipment.

Additional Information:

Qualifications:

· A Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Medical Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

· 0-2 years of experience in a clinical setting working with small animals and knowledge in medical terminology is strongly preferred.

· Experience in handling equine and food animal patients is preferred.

· REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: State of Ohio Current Registered Veterinary Technician

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:

· May involve exposure to animals, biological samples, and clinical environments.

· Flexible schedule, including weekends and after-hours, may be required to accommodate research protocols and patient needs.

· Will be assigned to different services according to the number of clinical research scheduled, as determined by the CTO clinical research coordinator.

Location:

Veterinary Medical Center (0299)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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