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

University of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust Retirement Plans with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Generous time-off policy including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and additional end-of-year paid time off.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED