Clinical Research Assistant-Medical Oncology

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Job Title:

Clinical Research Assistant-Medical Oncology

Department:

Medicine | IM Medical Oncology

SCOPE/SUMMARY:

Functions as a Clinical and Translational Research Assistant providing support to the Immune Monitoring Discovery Platform (IMDP) in the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) and to our clinical trial partners; identifies appropriate patients from clinical schedules; discusses research studies with patients and obtains consent; supports participant recruitment and the implementation of strategies to ensure recruitment; coordinates and tracks collection of patient research samples (blood, urine, tissue biopsies); assists in collection of research data; performs data collection with electronic medical record chart review; Assists with collection, entering and maintaining clinical research data into study database (CLIMBS, REDCAP); coordinates and tracks study communication with participants; performs data entry and prepares study reports; oversees and maintains accurate records of research activities; maintains Institutional Review Board approvals and regulatory documentation; provides support in planning and implementing programmatic activities; serves as a liaison with research team and other departments; works closely with and supports trainees/students, data analyst, biostatistician, clinic staff, and principal investigator in their research efforts; attends research team meetings; assists with analysis of research results; participates in planning, designing, and execution of translational research studies; conducts critical analysis of research literature; develops plans and resource tools to meet requirements of new protocols; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; assists principal investigator with the preparation and submission of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; co-authors manuscripts; if interested, may participate in processing/storage of patient research samples (blood, urine, fixed tissue); if interested, may learn basic biostatistical analyses for clinical and translational research projects; performs other duties as assigned by PI.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required. 0 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

CAREER ROADMAP

Function: Research and Scholarship

Subfunction: Clinical Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical

Career Level: T2

Additional Information:

The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the U.S. that integrates a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center, a nationally ranked academic medical center, and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities.

The Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) is a comprehensive bench-to-bedside research initiative dedicated to harnessing the immune system to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure cancer.

The Immune Monitoring and Discovery Platform (IMDP) at the PIIO provides cutting-edge technologies and expertise to accelerate discoveries in cancer immunology and immunotherapy. Our mission is to empower researchers with advanced tools for immune profiling, spatial biology, and translational studies, enabling innovation that drives new therapies for patients.

Location:

Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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