"Clinical Research Professional / Clinical Research Professional II, COM, 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 positions as a Clinical Research Professional or Clinical Research Professional II. 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 Professional 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.
• In conjunction with the investigator, consent participants to interventional clinical trials. This includes providing education of clinical trial design (phases 1-4), explaining primary research aims of study, reviewing screening procedures, dosing schedule, potential side effects (some of which are unknown), anticipated benefits of trial participation, costs/coverage of treatment, and compensation for participating (if any).
• Coordinate screening procedure scheduling and completion, including but not limited to, local labs, central labs, ECGs, ECHOs, CT, PET, and/or MRI scans, physical exams, pulmonary function tests, cardiac stress tests, biopsies.
• Complete eligibility review and verification in conjunction with treating physician/sub-I and CRC team.
• Coordinate treatment appointments/procedures for patients' duration on study.
• Interview patients for baseline and ongoing changes in medical history, concomitant medications, and adverse events.
• Document study procedures and patient medical history, conmeds, and adverse events in Epic electronic medical record.
• In conjunction with treating investigator/sub-I, follow patient disease response per RECIST 1.1 or similar.
• Order screening and on-study procedures in Epic electronic medical record.
• Utilize 3rd party study systems throughout the patients’ participation of study, uses include but are not limited to, randomization, registration, dose/drug assignment, uploading of source material, download of specialty reports.
• Along with clinical and research pharmacists, complete research components of treatment plans.
• Along with data/office-based coordinator(s), accurately enter data from electronic and/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.
• Respond to queries in electronic data capture systems and other online study systems as needed.
• Prepare biospecimen collection supplies, including hand off instructions for the clinical nurse(s) or phlebotomist(s), and ensure processing laboratory has accurate processing and shipment manuals and supplies.
• Complete ECGs on study-provided ECG machines when due. Complete accurate documentation regarding ECG completion. Facilitate MD or NP review and signature of ECGs in real-time to confirm ECGs are within safety parameters.
• Coordinate collection, documentation, transportation, and shipment of research biospecimens as needed. Process and ship research biospecimens as needed.
• Document and file deviations through the appropriate regulatory channels as needed.
• Complete financial documentation as needed for research patient visits, including billing logs, research encounter forms, and patient stipend or reimbursement requests, or similar.
• 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.
• Prepare and present educational/operational materials to research and clinical teams on newly opened clinical trials (Implementation meetings)
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with multidisciplinary teams
• Perform related duties based on departmental/Team needs.

Minimum Requirements

Clinical Research Professional:

Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree must be in a related field.
Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
One (1) year of related experience.

-OR-

Clinical Research Professional II:

Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree must be in a related field.
Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and /or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related experience.

Required Trainings/Certifications

For patient facing role, CRP certification.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in an academic or clinical setting in the area of clinical specialization.

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 Link) 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