Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology

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Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology Department: CCC | Clinical Trials Office Position Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator performs daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) within the Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Applying to this posting will allow you to be considered for multiple Clinical Research Coordinator opportunities within the CCC | Clinical Trials Office.

Positions may be available across various locations, including the OSU Main Medical Campus, James Outpatient Care, The Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, and the Mill Run Gynecologic Oncology Clinic. Specific openings may vary over time, and applicants will be matched to appropriate roles as they become available.

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

Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. One year of experience in a clinical research capacity (human subjects) is required;
Knowledge of medical terminology desired;
Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired;
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. As the Clinical Trials Office continues to grow and expand with the opening of new facilities, employees may be required to travel between locations within the greater Columbus region. Flexibility and adaptability are important, as staff may support studies at multiple sites based on operational needs.

The university will not sponsor work visas for this position.

The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities.

This is a full-time position with a first shift schedule, offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience…