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Job Title:Clinical Research Associate Coordinator

Department:Social Work | Faculty Affairs

Job Description:

The Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education (CPDRE) in the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University seeks a Clinical Research Associate Coordinator to join our team. The CPDRE team includes graduate students, medical residents, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty and student collaborators from OSU and other academic institutions. The CPDRE engages in clinical and non-clinical research related to psychedelic medicine and promotes interdisciplinary teaching and educational initiatives related to psychedelic substance use. The College of Social Work, through excellence in teaching, research, and service, prepares leaders who enhance individual and community well-being, celebrate difference, and promote social and economic justice for vulnerable populations. The College fosters social change through collaboration with individuals, families, communities, and other change agents to build strengths and resolve complex individual and social problems. As an internationally recognized College, we build and apply knowledge that positively impacts Ohio, the nation, and the world.

The Clinical Research Associate Coordinator will work primarily under the supervision of the Director of the CPDRE, Dr. Alan Davis, and in collaboration with the Associate Director of the CPDRE, Dr. Stacey Armstrong. In this role, the coordinator will be responsible for assisting the CPDRE in the day-to-day operations of clinical trials examining the safety and efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy for people with mental health difficulties. Operational activities include the recruitment of participants into trials and coordinating communications between the study team members, clinical team, nursing, and pharmacy, and participant scheduling throughout the duration of their participation. The coordinator will also assist in overseeing paid and unpaid research assistants/interns in a multidisciplinary environment. Additionally, the coordinator will assist with record-keeping, data management, regulatory report creation/filing, and other clinical trial coordination activities. It is possible that responsibilities will expand to include coordination of other studies in the CPDRE as needed. Lastly, the coordinator will assist with regulatory interactions, filings, and reporting. The position is available for an initial one-year term with the possibility of extension based on the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required. 0 years of relevant experience required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience (either through academic training or job experience) in regulatory science and clinical trial coordination).

Salary range is $22.69-$29.83 hourly. The actual salary will fall within this range based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, and the unit’s available budget. This position is contingent on continuation of external funding.

Application reviews and interviews will commence the first week of January 2025.

Responsibilities

• 20% - Participant recruitment
• 20% - Study team communications
• 20% - Record keeping/data collection/data management/regulatory reporting
• 20% - Grant writing/fundraising
• 10% - Oversee paid/unpaid research assistants/interns
• 10% - Other coordinator duties, as assigned

Additional Information:

Location:Bricker Hall (0001)

Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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