Clinical Research Assistant 3 - Surgery

About the role

The Surgical Oncology Endocrine Program Coordinator maintains the surgical oncology database, recruits patients to the biorepository, coordinates acquisition of time‑sensitive samples, assists with project implementation, screens and consents patients, processes specimens, manages data, works with a multidisciplinary team, has direct patient contact, uses tracking software, collaborates with the lab on experiments, and supports cancer program goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the surgical oncology database.
• Recruit patients to the biorepository.
• Coordinate acquisition of time‑sensitive samples for patients with malignant and benign lesions treated in surgical oncology.
• Build and assist with implementation and coordination of projects.
• Screen and recruit patients for specimen collection and database entry.
• Coordinate processing of specimens.
• Collect clinical data.
• Administer the database, including IRB compliance and continuing progress reports.
• Work with a multi‑disciplinary team to implement the biobanking repository for endocrine surgery patients.
• Provide direct patient contact, obtaining consent and entering information into the biorepository.
• Use software to track new and follow‑up patients through the care continuum of both programs.
• Work closely with the lab to run experiments and generate data from tissue samples to improve detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
• Organize and coordinate day‑to‑day operation of the endocrine surgery biorepository and database.
• Provide overall program management of the biorepository by screening/consenting patients, collecting/processing specimens (including tissue fixation, cell isolation from fresh blood, in vitro establishment of cell lines, etc.), and managing multiple data elements.
• Collect longitudinal data on patient treatment and outcomes and ensure appropriate appointments are scheduled.
• Develop, align, and operationalize clinical, academic, and research activities to support Cancer Program goals and implement key OSUCCC‑The James initiatives through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Complete required biosafety, HIPAA, and bloodborne pathogen training before starting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, or a medical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Preferred: 4‑6 years of relevant experience.