Clinical Research Professional / Clinical Research Professional II, UC Cancer Center

Job Title: Clinical Research Professional / Clinical Research Professional II, UC Cancer Center


Posting Start Date: 5/5/26


Work Arrangement: Onsite


Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.


Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day.

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Program is recruiting a Clinical Research Professional or Clinical Research Professional II position. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.

Under general supervision, the Clinical Research Professional will provide support and assistance for the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office (CTO). Duties can span a broad range of activities or can be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum.

Please note this is a FULL-TIME, ON-SITE position.

Essential Functions

• Complete training and follow established CTO workflows and CTO/UC Health standard operating procedures.
• In conjunction with the investigator, consent participants to interventional clinical trials. This includes providing education of clinical trial design (phases 1-4), explaining primary research aims, reviewing screening procedures, dosing schedule, potential side effects (some of which are unknown), anticipated benefits of trial participation, costs/coverage of treatment, and compensation for participating (if any).
• Order, coordinate, and schedule screening and on-study procedures, including but not limited to, local labs, central labs, ECGs, ECHOs, CT, PET, and/or MRI scans, physical exams, pulmonary function tests, cardiac stress tests, biopsies, infusions.
• Complete eligibility review and verification in conjunction with treating physician/sub-I and CRC team.
• Interview patients for baseline and ongoing changes in medical history, concomitant medications, and adverse events, and document within the EPIC electronic medical record
• Utilize 3rd party study systems throughout the patients' participation of study, uses include but are not limited to, randomization, registration, dose/drug assignment, uploading of source material, download of specialty reports, data entry.
• Prepare biospecimen collection supplies, including hand off instructions for the clinical nurse(s) or phlebotomist(s), and ensure processing laboratory has accurate processing and shipment manuals and supplies.
• Complete ECGs on study-provided ECG machines when due.
• Coordinate collection, transportation, and shipment of research biospecimens as needed. Process and ship research biospecimens as needed.
• Document and file deviations through the appropriate regulatory channels as needed.
• Complete financial documentation as needed for research patient visits.
• Maintain/Update patients' status and visit completions in the Clinical Trial Management System.
• Prepare and present educational/operational materials to research and clinical teams on newly opened clinical trials (Implementation meetings).
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform related duties based on departmental/Team needs.

Required Education

Clinical Research Professional
• Bachelor's Degree must be in a related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Clinical Research Professional II
• Bachelor's Degree must be in a related field.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and /or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Clinical Research Professional

• One (1) year of related experience.

Clinical Research Professional II

• Three (3) years of related experience.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• For patient facing role, CRP certification

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master's degree.
• Experience in an academic or clinical setting in the area of clinical specialization.

NOTE: This position does not qualify for Visa sponsorship.

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. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:


Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.


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