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Posted: 19-May-26
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Internal Number: 102541-en_US
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Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, 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, a Carnegie 1 institution, 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. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
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 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. This job description can be changed at any time.
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. (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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