The Ohio State University · 12 hours ago
Clinical Research Specialist 2
Columbus Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Ohio State University is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist 2 to coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities within the Department of Psychiatry. The role involves recruiting and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, as well as participating in the collection and evaluation of clinical research data.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the Department of Psychiatry
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 to 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 study protocol
Participate in the collection, processing & evaluation of biological samples
Administer, evaluate and calculate standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological or behavioral testing or questionnaires
Participate in the collection of MRI data
Collection of EEG data
Collection of EKG data
Assist with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure or medication and notify appropriate clinical professional to evaluate patient response, identify status of complications, & provide appropriate level of care
Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors & applicable regulatory agencies
Participate in evaluating patients for compliance related to protocol
Collect, process and store/transport clinical research specimens in the clinical research lab
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required
1 year of relevant experience required
Requires successful completion of a background check
Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen
Preferred
2-4 years of relevant experience preferred
Experience or knowledge in psychiatry preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology desired
Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired
Computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
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