Clinical Research Assistant

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Job Title :

Clinical Research Assistant

Department :

CCC Sponsored Research

Clinical Research Assistant in the Lifestyle Lab in the division of cancer prevention and control at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The Lifestyle Lab is led by principal investigator, health promotion and behavioral scientist Roberto Benzo, Ph.D., MS. The lifestyle lab aims to study how lifestyle behaviors influence cancer-related health outcomes and to develop innovative lifestyle interventions to prevent disease, improve health outcomes, and reduce health disparities.

Responsibilities include :

Coordinate daily activities and efforts of research projects and behavioral interventions

Assists with undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and advanced practice providers

Completes study-specific trainings; attends study meetings; provides weekly updates and progress reports on study activities, including recruitment and follow-up activities;

and other administrative duties as needed

Assist with development and submission of IRB protocols

Educates patients and their families of the purpose, processes, and goals of studies

Identifies, assesses, recruits, consents, and enrolls participants onto clinical studies

Ensures research studies are conducted in accordance with the study protocol and guidelines, policies, and requirements of OSUCCC

REDcap development and management

Familiar with the use of technology (e.g., Fitbit) and online platforms (e.g., myfitnesspal, MyChart) related to health and wellness

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with electronic medical record documentation (EPIC), chart review, and abstraction of data

Education and / or experience in public health, exercise science, psychology, dietetics, nutrition, human physiology

Quantitative and qualitative data analysis

Excellent communication and writing skills

Highly organized and self-driven

Starting Pay : $20.00 / Hour

Position Mapping : Research and Scholarship Clinical Research Technical T2

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.