Clinical Research Assistant, Dean's Office of Clinical Research

Clinical Research Assistant, Dean's Office of Clinical Research

The University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio.

The Office of Clinical Research, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking two (2) full-time (100% FTE) Clinical Research Assistants to perform the duties of a clinical studies participant recruiter. The Clinical Research Assistant will screen, consent, conduct participant visits, collect and process samples, abstract and enter data for research studies.

Essential Functions:

• Screen hospital patients for qualification according to protocol criteria via the electronic medical record and coordination with the clinical team.
• Consent participants into research studies and conduct or direct the care team to conduct study assessments.
• Perform study specific or routine physical/clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, blood pressure readings, pulse, cognitive assessments, questionnaires, etc.
• Manage the collection, labeling, and processing of laboratory specimens, including blood, sputum, and other biological samples, following protocol guidelines.
• Assist in the scheduling and conduct study-related appointments and return visits and tests.
• Accurately collect and enter data from electronic medical records, onto paper research charts or electronic systems in a timely manner for industry-sponsored, federally-funded, or investigator initiated clinical research studies.
• Stay current with relevant medical knowledge, clinical guidelines and therapeutic advancements related to the study's area of focus.
• Ensure personal vaccinations and required immunizations are up to date in accordance with institutional policies and healthcare regulations.
• Be available to work on holidays, or varying shift patterns including day, evening, night and weekend shifts to ensure continuous coverage of study operations.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Minimum Requirements:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Required Experience: None.
• Additional Qualifications Considered: Two (2) years of general workforce experience. Experience in conducting research. Experience in a patient facing setting. Bachelor's degree in science related field is ideal.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits: UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include: comprehensive tuition remission, robust retirement plans, real work-life balance, and additional benefits.

To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites.