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Clinical Research Professional / Clinical Research Professional II, UC Cancer Center
Posting Start Date: 8/11/26
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.
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 faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day.
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Program is looking to fill a patient facing Clinical Research Professional or Clinical Research Professional II role. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.
Under general supervision, the Clinical Research Professional or Clinical Research Professional II will provide support and assistance for the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office (CTO). Duties can span a broad range of activities or can be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum.
NOTE: This position does not qualify for Visa sponsorship.
Essential Functions

• Follow established CTO workflows and CTO/UC Health standard operating procedures.
• Consent participants to interventional clinical trials. Coordinate screening procedure scheduling and completion.
• Complete eligibility review and verification in conjunction with treating physician/sub-I and CRC team.
• Coordinate treatment appointments/procedures for patients' duration on study.
• Document study procedures and patient medical history, conmeds, and adverse events in Epic electronic medical record.
• Respond to queries in electronic data capture systems and other online study systems as needed.
• Prepare biospecimen collection supplies.
• Complete ECGs on study-provided ECG machines.
• Coordinate collection, documentation, transportation, and shipment of research biospecimens as needed.
• Document and file deviations through the appropriate regulatory channels as needed.
• Complete financial documentation as needed for research patient visits.
• Prepare and present educational/operational materials.
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform related duties based on departmental/Team needs.

Minimum Requirements
Clinical Research Professional

• 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.
• One (1) year of related experience.

Clinical Research Professional II

• 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.
• Three (3) years of related experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master's Degree
• 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 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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