Ohio State University

Clinical Research Assistant

Outpatient Care/Ambulatory Full time

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Job Title:

Clinical Research Assistant

Department:

Medicine | Ophthalmology

Senior Clinical Research Assistant participates in data collection, maintenance and reporting and/or patient interfacing activities for a clinical research study.  Dependent upon primary area of assignment performs duties in one of the following areas.  Some positions may perform a combination of these duties.

Patient interfacing activities:  Participates in coordinating  and performing clinical research activities for assigned studies, including therapeutic studies involving SOC or FDA approved drugs/devices, in accordance with approved protocols;  assists with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols; recruits, interviews and enrolls patients; obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is administered in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements; educates patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study; coordinates scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol; participates in the collection, processing and evaluation of biological samples; administers, evaluates and calculates standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological or behavioral testing or questionnaires; assists with training and onboarding new Clinical Research Assistants 2 and 3 as a preceptor.

Minimum Education Required (This must be the same as the minimum education required in the Career Level and Band guide)

Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Education Desired

Required Qualifications (The required education and the quantitative value for the required experience must be the same as that stated in the Career Level and Band Guide)

For Patient Interfacing focused positions:

At least one year of experience that included at least 6 months patient interfacing experience in a clinical support capacity and at least 6 months experience in a clinical research capacity required; proficient computer skills required. Requires successful completion of a background check.  Selected candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Function:            Research and Scholarship

Sub Function:    Clinical Research

Career Band:    T

Career Level:   T3

Additional Information:

Location:

Eye and Ear Institute (0897)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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