Clinical Research Coordinator

The Clinical Research Coordinator plays a crucial role in coordinating daily activities and efforts related to cancer research projects. The individual will primarily focus on facilitating clinical research projects in areas such as precision cancer prevention, reducing health disparities, and multi-omics data analysis. This position requires a strong background in health sciences, with a preference for experience in epidemiological research capacity.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and assists in the conduct of epidemiological and laboratory research projects within the cancer center. Manages and analyzes medical images, facilitating image analysis of molecular pathology. Communicates effectively with staff in collaborating labs and offices. Collaborates with laboratory and core staff to develop research protocols, retrieve biospecimens and images, and conduct analyses. Ensures research studies are conducted in accordance with the study protocol and guidelines, policies, and requirements of OSU. Completes study-specific trainings. Attends study meetings and provides regular updates on study progress. Conducts scientific literature reviews and assists in drafting manuscripts. Assists in preparing documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission, obtaining data user agreements, budget management, data repository, and supporting regulatory documents. Conducts medical chart review and abstraction from electronic health records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with research protocols. Undertakes other administrative duties as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

70% - Research Coordination and Data Management: Coordinate and assist in the conduct of epidemiologic and laboratory research, utilizing data sources such as questionnaire data, electronic health records (EHRs), registries, and multi-omics data. Perform accurate medical chart review and data abstraction from the EHR, ensuring accurate and complete recordkeeping in accordance with established protocols. Assist with developing research protocols, collaborating with laboratory and core staff on, biospecimen/image retrieval, and analyses. Assist or independently conduct scientific literature reviews and contribute to manuscript drafts by analyzing relevant research and contributing to the development of scientific publications.

15% - Communication and Collaboration: Work and communicate effectively within multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional research teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear communication across diverse research groups. Attends study meetings and provides regular updates on study progress.

15% - Administration and Regulatory Compliance: Assist with preparing IRB submissions, obtaining data user agreements, and managing budgets and data repositories, contributing to the administrative aspects of research while ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines. Completes study-specific trainings. Undertakes other administrative duties as assigned.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at improving cancer prevention and reducing health disparities. You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in health sciences or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

• Master's Degree preferred

• One year of experience in a clinical research capacity (human subjects) is required

• Experience in epidemiological research capacity is preferred

Starting Pay: $27.60 / Hour