Clinical Research Professional / Clinical Research Professional II, Department of Psychiatry

Clinical Research Professional

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is hiring a full-time Clinical Research Professional, or Clinical Research Professional II (previously titled as Sr. Clinical Research Professional) to provide technical support and assistance to coordinate and/or manage elements of multiple clinical research projects. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, self-driven person to work as a part of a vibrant group in a fast-paced environment. This person will work in a collegial environment and join a multidisciplinary team. Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and coordinate clinical research projects.
• Screen patients for inclusion in study based on pre-determined criteria.
• In conjunction with the investigator, document and evaluate adverse events and response to treatment.
• Coordinate the generation of data for proposals, reports, and manuscripts.
• Assist in the development of reports.
• Perform routine physical/clinical procedures.
• Coordinate patient care as applicable to research studies.
• Actively participate in patient care and/or patient follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with contract principles, federal regulations, laws and University of Cincinnati (UC)/University of Cincinnati Physicians Company (UCPC) policy and operating procedures.
• Maintain regulatory documentation.
• Prepare IRB submissions.
• Draft subject informed consents and consent comprehension tests.
• Assist in drafting compliant advertisements.
• Liaison with medical staff, university departments, ancillary departments, satellite facilities, IRB, and industry contacts.
• Ensure research staff complete all requisite training.
• May serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within the area of clinical expertise.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

This job description can be changed at any time.

Clinical Research Professional Required Education Bachelor's Degree must be in a related field. Five (5) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements Required Experience One (1) year of related experience. - OR - Clinical Research Professional II Required Education 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 Three (3) years of related experience. Additional Qualifications Considered Experience in an academic or clinical setting in the area of clinical specialization. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.