Clinical Research Professional, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience
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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 Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is hiring a full time Clinical Research Assistant, Clinical Research Professional, or Senior Research Professional to provide technical support and assistance to coordinate and/or manage elements of multiple clinical research projects. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, self-driven person to work as a part of vibrant group in a fast-paced environment. This person will work in a collegial environment and join a multidisciplinary, diverse team. Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum.
Essential Functions
- Plan and coordinate clinical research projects.
- Screen patients for inclusion in study based on pre-determined criteria.
- In conjunction with the investigator, document and evaluate adverse events and response to treatment.
- Coordinate the generation of data for proposals, reports, and manuscripts. Assist in development of reports.
- Perform routine physical/clinical procedures.
- Coordinate patient care as applicable to research studies. Actively participate in patient care and/or patient follow-up.
- Ensure compliance with contract principles, federal regulations, laws and University of Cincinnati (UC)/University of Cincinnati Physicians Company (UCPC) policy and operating procedures.
- Maintain regulatory documentation. Prepare IRB submissions.
- Draft subject informed consents and consent comprehension tests. Assist in drafting compliant advertisements.
- Administer/dispense study medication to subjects per protocol and maintain proper locked storage/temperatures.
- Create and maintain all essential documents for each study (ICF, enrollment logs, source docs, phone screen)
- Collection of labs (drawing blood, performing EKG’s, collecting vitals) and maintaining good communication with patients.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Minimum Requirements, Clinical Research Assistant
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Requirements, 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 Trainings/Certifications
- For nursing focused role, BSN in the area of clinical specialization, and RN License in State of Ohio.
- For social work focused role, licensure in the area of clinical specialization.
Required Experience
- One (1) year of related experience.
- For nursing focused roles, appropriate clinical procedural experience.
Minimum Requirements, Senior Clinical Research Professional
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 Trainings/Certifications
- For nursing focused role, BSN in the area of clinical specialization, and RN License in State of Ohio.
- For social work focused role, licensure in the area of clinical specialization.
Required Experience
- Three (3) years of related experience.
- For nursing focused roles, appropriate clinical procedural experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Experience in an academic or clinical setting in the area of clinical specialization.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Clinical Research Professional, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience
Cincinnati, OH, US
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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