Job Description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >

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 improves the health and clinical care of patients.

The College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, is looking for a Clinical Research Assistant. This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.

Under general supervision of the Clinical Research Manager, the Clinical Research Assistant provides support and assistance with clinical trial participants, biospecimens, and data collection to the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office. Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum.

Essential Functions

• Review Team’s calendar of upcoming patient visits to identify any ECG collections, biospecimen collections, and/or financial submissions required.
• Complete ECGs on study-provided ECG machines.. Complete accurate documentation regarding ECGs Facilitate MD or NP review and signature of ECGs in real-time..
• Prepare biospecimen collection supplies, including hand off instructions for the clinical nurse(s) or phlebotomist(s).
• Coordinate collection, documentation, transportation, and shipment of research biospecimens per the Team’s calendar..
• Process research biospecimens.
• Confirm paper and electronic records of biospecimen and ECG collections are complete and accurate.
• Along with data/office-based coordinator(s), accurately enter data from electronic and/or paper research charts into study-specific electronic data capture systems.
• Resolve queries related to ECG and biospecimen collections/documentation.
• Document and file deviations related to ECG and biospecimen collections.
• Complete financial documentation for research patient visits, including billing logs, research encounter forms, and patient stipend or reimbursement requests.
• Maintain/Update the Team’s patients’ status and visit completions.
• Maintain Team’s biospecimen collection kit inventory, including re-ordering supplies..
• Prepare study-specific checklists and/or travel research charts.
• Prepare Informed Consent documents for potential new study participants.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Associate’s Degree.
• Two (2) years of general workforce experience.

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 [email protected].

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQ: 97567

SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE

Job Tags

Similar Jobs