Clinical Research Assistant 3 - Participant Recruitment at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

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Job Title:Clinical Research Assistant 3 - Participant RecruitmentDepartment:Medicine | Psychiatry

Senior Clinical Research Assistant serves as a lead resource in the execution of assigned clinical research studies in accordance with approved protocols administered by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; supervises the overall recruitment process to maximize efficiency and excellent participant experience; identifies, recruits, interviews and promotes study to eligible participants; educates participants and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study; leads patient enrollment activities and ensures informed consent authorization is obtained & administered in compliance to regulatory & sponsor requirements; facilitates collection, processing & evaluation of biological samples, biometric testing and overall biomarker sample and data collection for assigned projects; supervises, implements & coordinates conduct of daily activities of research studies; as well as scheduling and follow-through of study visits, procedures, & other testing; monitors participants 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 collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data; assists with activities to ensure compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA (Federal Drug Administration), federal, state and industry sponsor regulations; participates in planning, organizing and preparing for external compliance and quality assurance and control reviews; actively participates in internal quality assurance audits; participates in development of new research protocols and contributes to planning of goals to meet study requirements; assists with preparation and submission of publications, research reports, and grant proposals. Position requires >50% travel within the state of Ohio.

Minimum Education and Skills/Experience Required/Desired

Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences, health sciences or medical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; two years of experience in a clinical research capacity conducting clinical research studies required; experience or knowledge in psychiatry/behavioral health preferred; computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired. Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

FUNCTION: Research and Scholarship

SUB-FUNCTION: Clinical Research

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical

Additional Information:Location:Pelotonia Research Center (1040)Position Type:RegularScheduled 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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