Clinical Research Coordinator- Neurology

Clinical Research Coordinator
- Neurology

Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) for the Department of Neurology/ Division of Cognitive Neurology; 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, & other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol; participates in the collection, processing & evaluation of biological samples; administers, evaluates and calculates standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological or behavioral testing or questionnaires;

assists with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure or medication and notifies appropriate clinical professional to evaluate patient response, identify status of complications, & provide appropriate level of care; documents unfavorable responses and notifies research sponsors & applicable regulatory agencies; participates in evaluating patients for compliance related to protocol; assists with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data;

generates reports and reviews to ensure validity of data; supports activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA (Federal Drug Administration), federal, state and industry sponsor regulations; assists with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews by IRB, federal or industry sponsors; participates in activities to develop new research protocols and contributes to establishment of study goals to meet protocol requirements.

Minimum Education and Skills/Experience Required/Desired

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.

Required Experience

1 year of relevant clinical research experience required.

Experience Preferred

2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Experience or knowledge in cognitive diseases/disorders preferred; knowledge of medical terminology desired; computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.

Certification Preferred

Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired (ACRP or SOCRA).

Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

FUNCTION/SUBFUNCTION:
Research and Scholarship/Clinical Research

CAREER BAND:
Individual Contributor
- Specialized

CAREER LEVEL:

S2

This is a patient facing position and is does require working onsite.

Some travel within the Columbus metropolitan area may be required. Locations may be Outpatient Care Dublin, New Albany, Powell, Upper Arlington;
Outpatient East;
East Hospital; the Clinical Research Center on Main Campus.

Kenny Rd,  (0214)

Regular

40

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.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.