Clinical Research Professional / Clinical Research Professional II, COM, UC Cancer Center

University of Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

70d•Onsite

About The Position

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 either 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 of the Clinical Research Manager, the Clinical Research Professional provides data management support and assistance 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. Please note this is a FULL-TIME, ON-SITE position, with incidental work from home opportunities.

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.
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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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in clinical research coordination or clinical research data management, and SignalPath, Complion, RedCap, Inform, Medidata RAVE, etc. systems is ideal.
Highly comfortable with computer-based and online systems.
Must be able to interact and communicate with clinical research staff, PIs, and industry sponsors in a professional manner.
High attention to detail and organizational ability and ability to prioritize tasks.
Can accomplish work independently.
Capable of advising and explaining information to others.
Ability to manage moderately complex projects.
Working knowledge of, and ability to apply, Good Documentation Practices, ALCOA, and ICH-GCP to data management and database design.
Adherence to core values that were designed to create and maintain a positive work environment: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.

Responsibilities

Follow established CTO workflows and CTO/UC Health standard operating procedures.
Proactively review and locate source documentation for all study procedures.
Accurately enters data from source documentation into electronic data capture (EDC) systems within 5 days of the patient visit.
Proactively seeks to promptly resolve outstanding data queries and any issues through collaboration with clinical research coordinators (CRCs).
Maintains and uses organizational systems to avoid delinquent data entry.
Reviews all data entered into EDCs and subject charts to identify and help resolve any general quality issues.
Conducts study participant follow-up as required per protocol.
Communicates and collaborates within assigned research team and with principal investigators in a professional, helpful, and service-oriented manner.
Acts as the primary point of contact for monitoring visits.
Adheres to all UCCC CTO work instructions, SOPs, and study specific timeframes.
Able to independently maintain and meet form & database development milestones.
Maintain/Update patients' status in the Clinical Trial Management System.
Maintain Team's biospecimen collection kit inventory, re-ordering supplies as needed.

Benefits

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