Clinical Research Assistant - Surgery

The Ohio State University

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About The Position

Functions as a Clinical Research Assistant providing support to Principal Investigators (PIs) in the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology; performs data collection duties including performing electronic medical record chart review; tracking of patients longitudinally through therapy and identifying key clinical timepoints for biospecimen collection. identifies appropriate patients from clinical schedules; discusses research studies with patients and obtains consent; supports participant recruitment and the implementation of strategies; assists in collection of research data and specimens; coordinates with laboratory staff for time-sensitive collection of biospecimens. May be asked to participate 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 maintains accurate records of research activities; conducts library research on requested topics; provides support in planning and implementing programmatic activities; serves as a liaison with research team and other departments; assists in promoting communications between research team, clinicians, and community organizations; works closely with and supports project coordinator, data analyst, biostatistician, and principal investigators in their research efforts; attends research team meetings, assists with analysis of research results; participates in planning, designing, and execution of complex health services research studies; conducts critical analysis of research literature related to health services research; develops plans and resource tools to meet requirements of new protocols; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; performs other duties as assigned by PIs.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs data collection duties including performing electronic medical record chart review
• Tracks patients longitudinally through therapy and identifying key clinical timepoints for biospecimen collection
• Identifies appropriate patients from clinical schedules
• Discusses research studies with patients and obtains consent
• Supports participant recruitment and the implementation of strategies
• Assists in collection of research data and specimens
• Coordinates with laboratory staff for time-sensitive collection of biospecimens
• Administers questionnaires, conducting patient interviews, leading focus groups, tracking study mailing and communication with participants
• Performs data entry and preparing study reports
• Oversees and maintains accurate records of research activities
• Conducts library research on requested topics
• Provides support in planning and implementing programmatic activities
• Serves as a liaison with research team and other departments
• Assists in promoting communications between research team, clinicians, and community organizations
• Works closely with and supports project coordinator, data analyst, biostatistician, and principal investigators in their research efforts
• Attends research team meetings, assists with analysis of research results
• Participates in planning, designing, and execution of complex health services research studies
• Conducts critical analysis of research literature related to health services research
• Develops plans and resource tools to meet requirements of new protocols
• Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts
• Performs other duties as assigned by PIs

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level