Clinical Research Assistant, Early Intervention Program, Department of Emergency Medicine

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 improve patient health. The UC Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, is seeking a full‑time (100% FTE) Clinical Research Assistant to carry out our current substance use disorder and harm reduction project and other Early Intervention Program grant‑funded projects.

This person will be responsible for patient interactions, data collection, and linkage to care, providing coverage during peak times of service.

• Work in conjunction with hospital clinical staff and communicate with treating teams, providing administrative assistance to lead coordinators and principal investigators with documentation needs and research data maintenance and reporting.
• Identify eligible patients and approach them for informed consent, enrolling subjects as outlined in IRB‑approved protocols and performing study procedures; schedule study‑related appointments by phone.
• Welcome and assist study participants with registration; provide general information concerning the study, assist with completing necessary paperwork and ensure all appropriate data is captured. Accurately enter data from electronic medical records 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.
• Perform routine physical/clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, blood pressure readings, pulse measurements, etc. Prepare procedure room, change linens and paper, stock gowns, sheets, and other supplies; clean instruments and equipment and prepare for autoclaving.
• Perform ECG/EKGs and blood draws; process blood and body fluid specimens and prepare them for shipping.
• Work a rotating schedule that includes day, evening, and night shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• None

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

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance.

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.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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.

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