Job Description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nations best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UCs success.

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 UC Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati has been an independent academic unit within the College of Medicine since 1984. It is responsible for the medical direction of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Center for Emergency Care (CEC) and the Emergency Medicine Residency Training Program.

The Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) Clinical Research Assistant to perform the duties of a clinical studies participant recruiter. The Clinical Research Assistant will screen, consent, conduct participant visits, collect and process samples, abstract and enter data for research studies.

Essential Functions

Screen hospital patients for qualification according to protocol criteria via the electronic medical record and coordination with the clinical team. Consent participants into research studies and conduct or direct the care team to conduct study assessments. Perform study specific or routine physical/clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, blood pressure readings, pulse, cognitive assessments, questionnaires, etc. Manage the collection, labeling, and processing of laboratory specimens, including blood, sputum, and other biological samples, following protocol guidelines. Assist in the scheduling and conduct study-related appointments and return visits and tests. Accurately collect and enter data from electronic medical records, onto paper research charts or electronic systems in a timely manner for industry-sponsored, federally-funded, or investigator initiated clinical research studies. Stay current with relevant medical knowledge, clinical guidelines and therapeutic advancements related to the study's area of focus. Ensure personal vaccinations and required immunizations are up to date in accordance with institutional policies and healthcare regulations.
• Be available to work on holidays, or varying shift patterns including day, evening, night and weekend shifts to ensure continuous coverage of study operations. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Required Experience

No experience required.

Additional Qualifications Considered Two (2) years of general workforce experience. Experience in conducting research. Experience in a patient facing setting. Bachelor's degree in science related field is ideal. 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:

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 wont contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, youll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 1418% 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

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

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider easy apply applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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