Senior Clinical Research Assistant-Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Senior Clinical Research Assistant within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology- Accelerate with oversight from the College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM); participates in data collection, maintenance and reporting and/or patient interfacing activities for a clinical research study. 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

Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.

Minimum Experience and Skills Required

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.

Preferred Experience

4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.

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*

This position may require travel to other Ohio State Wexner Medical Center outpatient locations.