Clinical Research Assistant 2- Neurological Surgery

Clinical Research Assistant 2- Neurological Surgery

Clinical Research Assistant participates in the data collection, maintenance, and reporting, and/or patient interfacing activities for clinical and translational research studies within the Department of Neurological Surgery in partnership with the College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM). This role involves coordinating and performing clinical research in accordance with approved protocols, including therapeutic studies involving interventions like mindfulness, medication, or devices. Key patient-facing duties include assessing patient records to identify eligible participants, recruiting, interviewing, and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, and educating participants on the study process. CRA coordinates patient appointments and procedures, administers standardized diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing and calculates scoring, and may collect, process, and evaluate biological samples. Administrative and support tasks include assisting with the collection, entry, and maintenance of clinical research data into study databases, preparing documentation for research progress reports, completing Institutional Review Board (IRB) and sponsor study documents, and assisting with the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in biological, health, social, or medical sciences, or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.

While no prior experience is required, 24 years of relevant experience is preferred. Proficient computer skills are essential. Experience in research capacity desired; knowledge or experience in specialty may be desired; experience in phlebotomy may be desired; experience performing basic laboratory procedures to process biological specimens may be desired.

Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required. This is a patient facing position and is required to be onsite. Some travel to Ohio State Outpatient locations may be required. Travel is within the Columbus Metropolitan Area and may include Dublin, New Albany, Martha Morehouse, Outpatient East.