Clinical Research Assistant, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Job Overview

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 doctors are transforming the
world of medicine every day. The Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology is a top-tier department with a world-renowned faculty
and staff.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a Research
Assistant with a focus on gynecologic clinical research. This is a
staff research position and compensation will be commensurate with
the experience and professional accomplishments of the selected
applicant. This position will be 100% clinical research. The
Research Assistant will assist researchers in the department of
OBGYN and will also collaborate with researchers at Cincinnati
Children’s Medical Center.

Essential Functions

• Assist physicians, nurses and researchers during clinical

studies.

• Assist with patient recruitment and study

enrollment.

• Perform routine physical/clinical procedures such as

phlebotomy, blood pressure readings, pulse etc.

• Prepare procedure room, change linen and paper, stock

gowns, sheets and other supplies.

• Schedule study-related appointments by phone; schedule

return visits and tests.

• Clean instruments and equipment and prepare for

autoclave.

• Welcome and assist study participants with registration.

Provide general information concerning the study. Assist with
completing necessary paperwork and ensure that all the appropriate
data has been included.

• Accurately enters 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 related duties based on departmental need. This

job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Qualifications Considered

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

experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order

to be heard above the noise level.

• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as

proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to
perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on
scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

• Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory

system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor
ventilation.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life
balance. (UC
Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE
status. Highlights include:

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

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work,
please visit our Careers
Page.

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. Click here
for a list of acceptable documents.

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 UC HR
at jobs@uc.edu.

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where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected
Veterans.

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