Clinical Research Assistant, UC Cancer Center

Clinical Research Assistant, UC Cancer Center

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.

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.

• Review Team’s calendar of upcoming patient visits to identify any ECG collections, biospecimen collections, and/or financial submissions required for patients during the upcoming week.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate collection, documentation, transportation, and shipment of research biospecimens as needed per the Team’s calendar of patients.
• Process research biospecimens as needed.
• Confirm paper and electronic records of biospecimen and ECG collections are complete and accurate. Retain original documents of ECGs, biospecimen requests, and lab requisitions in research paper charts.
• 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.
• Resolve queries related to ECG and biospecimen collections/documentation issued by study sponsors.
• Document and file deviations related to ECG and biospecimen collections through the appropriate regulatory channels.
• 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 the Team’s patients’ status and visit completions in the Clinical Trial Management System.
• Maintain Team’s biospecimen collection kit inventory, re-ordering supplies as needed.
• Prepare study-specific checklists and/or travel research charts as needed by the clinical research coordinators for the upcoming week.
• Prepare Informed Consent documents for potential new study participants, as needed by the clinical research coordinators.
• Perform related duties based on departmental/Team needs.

• High School Diploma or GED.

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

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

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

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.

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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