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 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 looking to fill a patient facing position as 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, the Clinical Research Assistant 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.
NOTE: This position does not qualify for Visa sponsorship.
Essential Functions - Complete training and follow established CTO workflows and CTO/UC Health standard operating procedures.
- Screen physician and clinic schedules for patients who meet eligibility criteria for assigned clinical trials.
- In conjunction with the investigator, consent participants to minimal risk clinical trials. These trials include sample collection, retrospective data collection, and/or questionnaire collection studies.
- Prepare biospecimen collection supplies, including hand off instructions for the clinical nurse(s), phlebotomist(s), and/or surgeons, and ensure processing laboratory has adequate notification to prepare for incoming samples.
- Coordinate collection, documentation, transportation, and shipment of research biospecimens as needed. Process and ship research biospecimens as needed.
- Complete financial documentation as needed for research patient visits.
- Maintain/Update patients' status and visit completions in the Clinical Trial Management System.
- Along with team, maintain Team's biospecimen collection kit inventory, re-ordering supplies as needed.
- Accurately enter data from electronic and/or paper research charts into study-specific electronic data capture systems.
- In conjunction with the PI, clinical staff, and research staff, create and maintain study-specific workflows as needed.
- Prepare and present study and enrollment updates at disease-specific research meetings.
- Create and maintain positive working relationships with multidisciplinary teams.
- Perform related duties based on departmental/Team needs.
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 pay range of $17.00 - $21.00 per hour 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.
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. REQ: 97878
Clinical Research Assistant, UC Cancer Center Date: Jan 14, 2025
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility: Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
Job Segment: Medical Lab, Cancer Research, Clinic, Medical Technologist, Clinical Research, Healthcare
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