Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improve the health and clinical care of patients.

A full -time Clinical Research Assistant position is available in the clinical research group of Trauma Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. This position will provide technical support and assistance under the direct supervision of senior research staff to assist the Principal Investigator and study team on delegated duties to support clinical trials including assistance with the recruitment and retention of research subjects and helping with enrollment screening and consenting.

Essential Functions

• Assist physicians, nurses, and researchers during clinical studies.
• Perform routine physical/clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, collect vital signs (blood pressure readings, pulse, etc.) and perform EKGs in accordance with study protocols.
• Assist with processing, storage, and shipment of research samples
• Schedule study-related appointments by phone; schedule return visits and tests.
• Clean instruments and equipment and prepare for autoclave.
• Welcome and assist study participants with registration. Provide general information concerning the study. Assist with completing the necessary paperwork and ensure that all the appropriate data has been included.
• Accurately enters data from electronic medical records, or paper research charts, into study specific electronic data capture systems in a timely manner for industry-sponsored, federally funded, or investigator initiated clinical research studies.
• May perform venipunctures.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Associate’s degree in healthcare or another related field.
• Two (2) years of general workforce experience.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Willing and able to adhere to flex work schedules as needed, including weekend hours.
• One year of experience in research setting to include working with human subjects.
• Proficiency in personal computers and various software/database applications (i.e., EPIC, OnBase, and the Microsoft Office Suite).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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