Clinical Research Assistant, Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery Research

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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 the health and clinical care of
patients.

Two (2) full-time Clinical Research Assistant positions
are available in the clinical research group of Trauma Surgery in
the Department of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College
of Medicine. These positions will provide technical support and
assistance under the direct supervision of senior research staff to
assist the Principal Investigator and study team on delegated
duties to support clinical trials including assistance with the
recruitment and retention of research subjects and helping with
enrollment screening and consenting.

Essential Functions

• Assist physicians, nurses, and researchers during

clinical studies.

• Perform routine physical/clinical procedures such as

phlebotomy, collect vital signs (blood pressure readings, pulse,
etc.) and perform EKGs in accordance with study
protocols.

• Assist with processing, storage, and shipment of research

samples

• 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 the 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.

• May perform venipunctures.
• 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 in healthcare or another related

field.

• Two (2) years of general workforce

experience.

• Good organizational and problem-solving

skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal

communication skills.

• Willing and able to adhere to flex work schedules as

needed, including weekend hours.

• One year of experience in research setting to include

working with human subjects.

• Proficiency in personal computers and various

software/database applications (i.e., EPIC, OnBase, and the
Microsoft Office Suite).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or

environmental demands.

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:

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
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at jobs@uc.edu.

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