Clinical Research Specialist

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Job Title: Clinical Research Specialist 2 (part‑time 20 hours per week)
Department: Medicine | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The Clinical Research Specialist supports multiple NIH‑funded research initiatives focused on the implementation of neurological interventions for brain injury. Projects include a K01 award funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) evaluating a neurological intervention among individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders, and an R34 award funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) examining implementation factors in homeless and housing service settings.

The role will also contribute to additional implementation science projects in brain injury rehabilitation under the direction of the Principal Investigator Hyzak.

• This position is part‑time (20 hours per week) and requires occasional travel to research sites in Columbus.
  The university will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• Responsible for coordinating the day‑to‑day research activities for the development, implementation, and coordination of the research program under the direction of PI Hyzak.
• Responsible for patient recruitment and enrollment, obtaining informed consent and ensuring the consent process complies with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
• Assess and screen patient electronic health records (EHR) to identify participants specified in the clinical research protocols; EHR data extraction.
• Assist with preparation and submission of IRB applications, IRB modification requests, and annual IRB renewal paperwork. Monitor research activities (e.g., recruitment, screening, and consent) for compliance with IRB and sponsor requirements.
• Assist with the development of data collection instruments.
• Use research management systems (such as Red Cap and Qualtrics) to collect, monitor, and manage data and perform quality control checks to ensure data quality and completion.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection and human subjects research activities (e.g., moderate focus groups, conduct qualitative interviews, administer surveys, etc.)
• Coordinate management of participant gift cards in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and summarize quantitative and qualitative data: clean and code qualitative data, clean quantitative datasets, assist with data interpretation, and provide data reports, etc.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and abstracts (e.g., reference lists, formatting, etc.) Opportunities for co‑authorship are available when contributions align with guidance from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.
• Assist the PI with grant preparation (e.g., preparing draft Letters of Support, project timelines, bibliography, etc.).

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.

• Manage and coordinate research activities to ensure alignment with timelines and budget.
• Assist with drafting and…