Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Ohio
Clinical Research Assistant jobs in Ohio are concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where major health systems and pharmaceutical anchors like The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, and Procter & Gamble maintain ongoing research programs. Demand runs from entry-level coordinator support roles through experienced data and protocol management positions, with the strongest activity in oncology, cardiovascular, and Phase II-III clinical trials. Ohio sits among the most active Midwest markets for this role, driven by a dense network of academic medical centers and contract research organizations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental and vision benefits
- Company holidays and a flexible holiday!
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
- Additional accrual increase after 1 year of service with Dayton Physicians!
- 401K
- Scrub Allotments
- Yearly Bonus Program
- Dayton Physicians Network as an Independent Practice <- Watch video here!
The CARES model reflects the principles that guide our day-to-day behaviors; our decisions, our actions, and our relationships with each other and with the patients and families we serve. All DPN employees are expected to embrace and demonstrate the following:
- COMPASSION: the patient is at the center of all we do
- ACCOUNTABILITY: we hold ourselves accountable for our actions
- RESPECT: we show respect for others
- EXCELLENCE with Innovation: we strive for excellence in all we do
- SERVICE through Collaboration: we provide service to our patients, team members and community.
- The clinical research coordinator (CRC) will coordinate and conduct all activities designated by the PI for an assigned clinical trial. The CRC will ensure that the trial maintains accordance with protocols, FDA regulations, GCP/ICH, and IRB requirements.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates trial activities from start up to close out for all assigned trials.
- Prepares, maintains, and coordinates regulatory documents, source documents, trial binders, investigator site files, and all other trial specific regulatory activities for assigned trials.
- Coordinates, conducts, and documents screening and enrollment activities for assigned trials.
- Schedules and leads monitoring visits. Maintains communication with CRO/CRA's.
- Schedules all assigned trial visit needs, obtains protocol specific training, and completes all designated protocol/trial procedures.
- Collects, processes, and manages all data entry for all assigned trials while maintaining accuracy, completeness, and timely submission
- Completes and updates any mailings, billing trackers, trial spreadsheets or other trial specific administrative tasks.
- Processes and ships specimens as required by protocol. Maintains hazardous materials certification.
- Maintains investigational drug inventory, drug accountability records, and other trial inventory/accountability needs.
- Addresses and reports queries, protocol deviations, and participant safety issues and/or adverse events.
- Coordinates with other departments, locations, labs, team members when needed.
- Travels between locations as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills
- Experience working with EMR's, EDC's, Vendor Portals
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams)
- Attendance, punctuality, and flexibility are essential for this role.
- Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental and vision benefits
- Company holidays and a flexible holiday!
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
- Additional accrual increase after 1 year of service with Dayton Physicians!
- 401K
- Scrub Allotments
- Yearly Bonus Program
- Dayton Physicians Network as an Independent Practice <- Watch video here!
The CARES model reflects the principles that guide our day-to-day behaviors; our decisions, our actions, and our relationships with each other and with the patients and families we serve. All DPN employees are expected to embrace and demonstrate the following:
- COMPASSION: the patient is at the center of all we do
- ACCOUNTABILITY: we hold ourselves accountable for our actions
- RESPECT: we show respect for others
- EXCELLENCE with Innovation: we strive for excellence in all we do
- SERVICE through Collaboration: we provide service to our patients, team members and community.
- The clinical research coordinator (CRC) will coordinate and conduct all activities designated by the PI for an assigned clinical trial. The CRC will ensure that the trial maintains accordance with protocols, FDA regulations, GCP/ICH, and IRB requirements.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates trial activities from start up to close out for all assigned trials.
- Prepares, maintains, and coordinates regulatory documents, source documents, trial binders, investigator site files, and all other trial specific regulatory activities for assigned trials.
- Coordinates, conducts, and documents screening and enrollment activities for assigned trials.
- Schedules and leads monitoring visits. Maintains communication with CRO/CRA's.
- Schedules all assigned trial visit needs, obtains protocol specific training, and completes all designated protocol/trial procedures.
- Collects, processes, and manages all data entry for all assigned trials while maintaining accuracy, completeness, and timely submission
- Completes and updates any mailings, billing trackers, trial spreadsheets or other trial specific administrative tasks.
- Processes and ships specimens as required by protocol. Maintains hazardous materials certification.
- Maintains investigational drug inventory, drug accountability records, and other trial inventory/accountability needs.
- Addresses and reports queries, protocol deviations, and participant safety issues and/or adverse events.
- Coordinates with other departments, locations, labs, team members when needed.
- Travels between locations as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills
- Experience working with EMR's, EDC's, Vendor Portals
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams)
- Attendance, punctuality, and flexibility are essential for this role.
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Find JobsClinical Research Assistant Jobs by City in Ohio
Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Clinical Research Assistant Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center20
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital9
- Nationwide Children's Hospital7
- Medpace4
- The Ohio State University3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Science & Research
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research assistant jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biology, nursing, or a closely related field
- Prior experience or coursework in clinical research, GCP, or regulatory compliance
- Familiarity with FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and IRB submission processes
- Proficiency in electronic data capture systems such as REDCap or Medidata Rave
- Strong organizational skills for managing patient records, source documents, and study logs
- SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred by many Ohio academic medical centers and CROs
Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research assistant in Ohio?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field, as Ohio employers at academic medical centers and contract research organizations consistently require it. Ohio does not issue a state-specific license for clinical research assistants, but earning the SOCRA Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or ACRP's Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) credential significantly strengthens applications. Many candidates enter through internships at institutions like Ohio State, Cleveland Clinic, or Cincinnati Children's before moving into paid roles.
Which companies hire clinical research assistants in Ohio?
Companies currently hiring clinical research assistants in Ohio include The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and Nationwide Children's Hospital, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of academic medical centers, large health systems, and contract research organizations makes it one of the steadier Midwest markets for ongoing clinical research hiring.
Which Ohio cities have the most clinical research assistant jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland have the most clinical research assistant openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and a growing biotech corridor, Cleveland draws volume from the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals systems, and Cincinnati benefits from the presence of Procter & Gamble, UC Health, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, all of which run active research programs.
Are there remote clinical research assistant jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're limited. Most clinical research assistant work involves on-site patient contact, specimen handling, and direct protocol oversight, which keeps fully remote roles in the minority. About 25% of clinical research assistant openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and the roles that do go remote tend to be data-focused positions such as clinical data entry, regulatory document review, or remote monitoring coordination.
How can I get hired as a clinical research assistant in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a paid or academic internship inside an Ohio research institution's clinical trials unit. Cleveland Clinic, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, and Cincinnati Children's all run structured research assistant programs and frequently hire candidates without prior industry experience. Candidates who move laterally from roles like medical assistant, phlebotomist, or clinical data abstractor already have transferable skills that Ohio hiring managers recognize. Earning a Good Clinical Practice certificate before applying gives entry-level candidates a concrete credential to point to.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers across the state. Search for roles that match your experience level and the research setting you want, whether that is an academic medical center, a contract research organization, or a pharmaceutical site, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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