Non-OSU Student Research Assistant

Current Employees and Students: internal applicants should use the Workday job search and application process.

About the role

The Student Research Associate (SRA) will support the coordination and execution of clinical research activities within Dr. Brittney Keller-Hamilton’s lab. This role ensures studies are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and study protocols while maintaining high-quality data and participant safety. The SRA will work collaboratively with investigators, study coordinators, regulatory teams, and external partners to support study operations across the lifecycle of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Study Coordination & Operations
  • Support day-to-day activities of clinical studies
  • Assist with participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and retention efforts
  • Coordinate study visits and ensure adherence to protocol schedules
  • Maintain study timelines and proactively identify and address operational challenges
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with GCP, IRB requirements, FDA regulations, and institutional policies
  • Assist with preparation and submission of IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and study reports
  • Maintain regulatory binders (electronic and/or paper) ensuring documents are current and audit-ready
  • Support internal and external audits and monitoring visits
• Data Management & Quality
  • Collect, enter, and verify study data in electronic data capture (EDC) systems
  • Perform routine data quality checks and resolve queries in a timely manner
  • Ensure accurate and complete source documentation
  • Assist in maintaining study databases and tracking logs
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Serve as a liaison between investigators, participants, and study team members
  • Participate in team meetings and provide updates on study progress
• Participant Safety & Experience
  • Ensure participant safety through adherence to protocol and monitoring for adverse events
  • Document and report adverse events and protocol deviations per guidelines
  • Provide education and support to study participants throughout the trial

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public health or related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills