Clinical Research Assistant

To provide assistance in support of clinical research studies; assist with implementation and coordination of studies; participate in recruitment of study participants; perform behavioral or diagnostic testing; assist with collection maintenance amp; reporting of clinical research data.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience; experience in research capacity desired; knowledge or experience in a specialty may be desired; experience in phlebotomy may be desired; experience performing basic laboratory procedures to vital signs may be desired; computer skill required with knowledge of database software applications desired. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Clinical Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor Series: Technical

Career Level:T2

Location: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, 1960 Kenny Rd., Columbus OH 43210

Time type: Full time

Clinical Research Assistant 2-CR participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects as part of a biomedical and behavioral health science research laboratory investigating suicide prevention strategies for military personnel in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities include:

• Participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies. Designs and executes complex laboratory experiments.
• Oversees recruitment and retention of research participants.
• Determines eligibility of research participants.
• Effectively communicate with research team.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets research data.
• Assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques.
• Tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization.
• Assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards.
• Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken.
• Assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents.
• Assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research.
• Coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff.
• Oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

At The Ohio State University, through reflection, evaluation and meaningful action, we aim to reinforce our ethical culture and live shared values to advance our core work of teaching, learning, research and service. Our shared values are: Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion and Integrity and Respect.