Clinical Research Coordinator- Neurology

Clinical Research Coordinator position within the non-cancer College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) for the Department of Neurology/Division of Cognitive Neurology.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient records to identify eligible participants for clinical research protocols.
• Recruit, interview, and enroll patients in studies.
• Obtain informed consent and ensure compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
• Educate patients and families on the purpose, goals, and processes of clinical studies.
• Coordinate scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing per study protocol.
• Participate in the collection, processing, and evaluation of biological samples.
• Administer, evaluate, and calculate standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing/questionnaires.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to study treatments, procedures, or medications; notify clinical professionals as needed.
• Document unfavorable responses and report to research sponsors and regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate patient compliance with protocol requirements.
• Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data.
• Generate and review reports to ensure data validity.
• Support compliance activities for 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 contribute to establishing study goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of relevant clinical research experience required; 2-4 years preferred.
• Experience or knowledge in cognitive diseases/disorders preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desired.
• Computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Software applications desired.
• Clinical research certification from an accredited agency (ACRP or SOCRA) preferred.
• Successful completion of a background check required.
• May be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Schedule

• This is a patient-facing, onsite position.
• Some travel within the Columbus metropolitan area may be required.

Locations

• Outpatient Care Dublin, New Albany, Powell, Upper Arlington
• Outpatient East
• East Hospital
• Clinical Research Center on Main Campus