Overview

The Clinical Research Coordinator I’s primary responsibility is managing elements of a clinical study in order to meet all protocol obligations while following ICH/GCP guidelines; and departmental/institutional standard operating procedures. These elements include but are not limited to; start-up activities, launch activities, day to day management of a study and study closure activities.

Exploration of the Neurobiology of Depressive Disorders (MEND2) Lab. This individual will work both independently and assist MEND2 Lab members supporting various research projects that relate to mood disorders in adolescents, children and parents. The primary focus most of their efforts will be on the RuMeChange study. This is a randomized clinical trial of youth with a history of depression. The treatment arms are rumination-focused CBT in comparison to relaxation therapy. Measurements of change include brain imaging, the rumination habit, depressive symptoms, and cognitive functioning.

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Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducting research in the area of affect, cognition, and mood disorders.
• You may be involved in all stages of research, including project development, data collection, data analysis, and testing.
• You may coordinate study elements for the RuMeChange project, and will be assisting with daily tasks associated with recruitment, data collection and analysis.
• You will coordinate visits with study participants and their families.
• This includes administering structured tests of cognitive and emotion, entering data from questionnaires, training youth in progressive muscle relaxation, delivery of payments and swag to participants and families, liaising with families, teens, and therapists, collecting behavioral performance data before, during and after MRI scanning.
• Other opportunities will arise within the MEND2 lab for growth and expansion of duties and tasks.
• The MEND2 laboratory includes collaborations between Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Ohio State University and a host of other national and international collaborators.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Associates degree or equivalent work related experience; BA/BS preferred.

2. Understanding of medical terminology and clinical research preferred.

3. Ability to obtain CRA/CRC certification in timely manner.

Skills required:

• Working knowledge of PCs and word processing and data management software

• Verbal and written communication

• Goal-oriented; self-directive • Initiation, motivation, creativity

• Organizational and interpersonal

• Ability to actively participate as a team player

• Mentoring/training of new CRC’s

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Talking on phone/in person; frequently (34-100%)

Sitting; frequently (34-100%)

Standing/Walking; frequently (34-100%)

Lifts objects weighing up to 25 pounds; occasionally (0-33%)

Typing on keyboard; occasionally (0-33%)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet