Clinical Research Coordinator-Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Job Summary

A Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols.
• Assess patient records to identify patients eligible to participate in clinical research protocols.
• Recruit, interview, and enroll patients; obtain informed consent and ensure compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
• Educate patients and families about the purpose, goals, and processes of clinical studies.
• Coordinate scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and other diagnostic testing.
• Collect, process, and evaluate biological samples; administer, evaluate, and calculate standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral tests or questionnaires.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure, or medication; notify appropriate clinical professionals of patient responses and complications.
• Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate patients for compliance with study protocols; assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data.
• Generate reports and reviews to ensure the validity of data.
• Support activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations.
• Coordinate and prepare for external quality assurance and control reviews by IRB, federal, or industry sponsors.
• Participate in developing new research protocols and contributing to the establishment of study goals.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 1 year of relevant clinical research experience required; 2-4 years preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Knowledge of endocrine diseases preferred; knowledge of medical terminology desired; clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired; computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.

Function/Subfunction

Research and Scholarship / Clinical Research

Career Band

Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level

S2

Work Environment

This is a patient-facing position requiring daily onsite presence. Some travel to other OSU Wexner Medical Center outpatient locations may be required.