The Ohio State University
Clinical Research Assistant – Veterinary Clinical Trials Office (CTO) (RVT Requi
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Job Title and Department
Clinical Research Assistant – Veterinary Clinical Trials Office (CTO) (RVT Required)
Department: Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Job Description The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Technician to join our team and support clinical research activities and routine clinical services. This full‑time position plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of clinical trials while supporting our clinician scientists and providing high‑quality care to hospital patients.
Key Responsibilities
Assist investigators and clinical staff with the coordination and execution of clinical research protocols.
Support patient care activities related to clinical research, including patient intake, sample collection, delivering therapies, and patient monitoring.
Ensure compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of research‑related procedures and patient interactions.
Assists with identifying potential patients according to specified clinical research protocol eligibility.
Recruit, interview, enroll patients, obtain informed consent and ensure the consent process is completed in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
Assist with clinical trial patient care by restraining, blood collections, placing IV catheters, administering medications, etc.
Monitor patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure or medication and notify the appropriate level of care. Document unfavorable responses and notify clinical research coordinators.
Communicate with RDVMs and clients on recruitment and enrollment.
Provide technical assistance to other clinical services as assigned by CTO clinical coordinators, including patient intake, handling, sample processing, and equipment setup.
Collaborate with veterinary and medical teams to ensure efficient workflow and patient care.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas and equipment.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Medical Technology
or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
0‑2 years of experience in a clinical setting working with small animals and knowledge in medical terminology is strongly preferred.
Experience in handling equine and food animal patients is preferred.
State of Ohio Current Registered Veterinary Technician
– required certification/license.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions
May involve exposure to animals, biological samples, and clinical environments.
Flexible schedule, including weekends and after‑hours, may be required to accommodate research protocols and patient needs.
Will be assigned to different services according to the number of clinical research scheduled, as determined by the CTO clinical research coordinator.
Target Salary Range $22.93 - $29.95 per hour; commensurate with experience, internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.
Location & Position Type
Location: Veterinary Medical Center (0299)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Background Check Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
Application Instructions Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To ensure your application is complete, you must:
Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process.
Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.
Equal Opportunity Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Department: Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Job Description The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Technician to join our team and support clinical research activities and routine clinical services. This full‑time position plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of clinical trials while supporting our clinician scientists and providing high‑quality care to hospital patients.
Key Responsibilities
Assist investigators and clinical staff with the coordination and execution of clinical research protocols.
Support patient care activities related to clinical research, including patient intake, sample collection, delivering therapies, and patient monitoring.
Ensure compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of research‑related procedures and patient interactions.
Assists with identifying potential patients according to specified clinical research protocol eligibility.
Recruit, interview, enroll patients, obtain informed consent and ensure the consent process is completed in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
Assist with clinical trial patient care by restraining, blood collections, placing IV catheters, administering medications, etc.
Monitor patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure or medication and notify the appropriate level of care. Document unfavorable responses and notify clinical research coordinators.
Communicate with RDVMs and clients on recruitment and enrollment.
Provide technical assistance to other clinical services as assigned by CTO clinical coordinators, including patient intake, handling, sample processing, and equipment setup.
Collaborate with veterinary and medical teams to ensure efficient workflow and patient care.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas and equipment.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Medical Technology
or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
0‑2 years of experience in a clinical setting working with small animals and knowledge in medical terminology is strongly preferred.
Experience in handling equine and food animal patients is preferred.
State of Ohio Current Registered Veterinary Technician
– required certification/license.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions
May involve exposure to animals, biological samples, and clinical environments.
Flexible schedule, including weekends and after‑hours, may be required to accommodate research protocols and patient needs.
Will be assigned to different services according to the number of clinical research scheduled, as determined by the CTO clinical research coordinator.
Target Salary Range $22.93 - $29.95 per hour; commensurate with experience, internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.
Location & Position Type
Location: Veterinary Medical Center (0299)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Background Check Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
Application Instructions Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To ensure your application is complete, you must:
Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process.
Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.
Equal Opportunity Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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