"Clinical Research Assistant, College of Medicine, UC Cancer Center"

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. 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.

Required Experience

None.

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 an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:

• 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 of $17.00 - $21.00 per hour based on experience; Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription); Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs; Professional development & mentorship opportunities.