Clinical Research Coordinator – HS

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

Clinical Research Coordinator overseeing daily research activities in OB/GYN department at Ohio State. Responsible for patient recruitment, enrollment, and protocol compliance in clinical studies.

Posted 5/14/2026part-timeColumbus • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinates daily activities and phases of clinical research projects being conducted with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology;
Identifies and assesses eligibility of patients for consideration of participation in clinical research studies;
Recruits, interviews and enrolls patients into clinical studies;
Obtains informed consent;
Coordinates and documents care of patients;
Ensures proper follow-up visits are scheduled and conducted in accordance with protocol;
Prepares study materials;
Provides physician with study mandated criteria necessary for patient orders, response, complications, and to ensure protocol compliance;
Coordinates care of patients on clinical research protocols to include evaluation and analysis of research data;
Collects and enters all data for all patients enrolled on protocol;
Communicates with clinical research team, research manager, and outside federal or industry sponsor regarding protocol and patient status when applicable;
Participates in ensuring protocol compliance with all federal sponsor and industry regulations;
Assists in developing plans to meet requirements of new protocols;
Participates in implementation process;
Assists physician to assess patient reaction to any modifications or treatment that are part of protocol;
Reports and documents adverse reactions to clinical research team and research manager;
Assists in preparation of research presentations and papers for publication;
Assists in preparation of grants for future funded proposals;
Communicates with clinical research team, research manager, IRB and outside sponsors when applicable regarding adverse reactions;
Educates patients and their families of purpose, processes and goals of clinical study;
Answers questions regarding research protocols;
Participates in evaluating patients for compliance related to protocol.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.
1 year of relevant experience required.
2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience or knowledge in OB/GYN Medicine preferred; knowledge of medical terminology desired; clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired; computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchdata collectionpatient recruitmentinformed consentprotocol complianceadverse reaction reportingresearch data analysisgrant preparationmedical terminologyOB/GYN medicine

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationpatient educationproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilitytime managementcritical thinking

Certifications

clinical research certification