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

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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 improves the health and clinical care of
patients.

The UC Cancer Center Biospecimen Shared Resource (BSR) and
Clinical Trial Office (CTO) Lab is looking for a full-time Clinical
Research Professional or Clinical Research Professional II to join
their team. The BSR is a human biospecimen repository that
collects, processes, stores, and dispenses high-quality human
biospecimens in support of clinical, translational, and basic
research. The BSR also provides fit-for-purpose biospecimen
services tailored to study specific requirements. The CTO Lab
provides collection, processing, storage and shipping services for
correlative biospecimen samples associated with sponsored and
internal investigator oncology clinical trials. In this position
the incumbent will be responsible for screening and enrolling
eligible BSR patients, in addition to collecting, processing,
storing, dispensing and shipping human biospecimens following
established BSR and CTO lab procedures.

Essential Functions

• Work with a collaborative team of medical professionals,

investigators, and clinical research professionals to plan and
coordinate the collection of human biospecimens for research.

• Screen and enroll eligible patients to research studies via

informed consent.

• Collect and/or receive samples and associated health

information and document them into the biospecimen management
software.

• Process, store, and ship samples following established

procedures.

• Complete sample processing documentation and enter chain of

custody documentation into the biospecimen management
software.

• Support the administrative duties of the laboratory through

meticulous record keeping and maintenance of all documentation and
data.

• Maintain regulatory documentation, assist with IRB submission,

draft subject informed consents and assist in drafting compliant
advertisements for research studies.

• Operate laboratory equipment and perform lab maintenance duties

including routine equipment maintenance and supply inventory.

• Assist with research project planning and coordination,

including project design, cohort identification, data collection,
and dispensing of biospecimens for approved research projects.

• Coordinate the generation of data for proposals, reports and

manuscripts. Assist in the development of reports.

• Willingness to work after hours and weekends as needed.

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.
• OR -

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.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Minimum of one year laboratory experience is ideal.
• Knowledge of human subjects research clinical trials, and

experience handling human biospecimens is ideal.

Schedule

This will be a position with work hours from 8-4:30 pm onsite
with occasional additional hours.

The ideal candidate is someone who is self-motivated, willing to
take action, solve problems, and is able to work interpedently.
Comfortable working alongside medical professionals and speaking
with patients about research in a healthcare setting. Must be
willing and able to work as a member of the team. Strong written
and verbal communication skills, as well as computer skills,
including experience with Microsoft Excel.

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
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.

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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