Clinical Research Professional, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases at InsideHigherEd

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 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 $88.8 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 UC College of Medicine has a strong reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and advancing cutting-edge research that improves patient outcomes. The Clinical Research Professional coordinates multiple clinical research studies, recruiting and following study participants for the duration of research studies. This position will provide technical support and assistance for a designated department, program, or central unit. Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum. Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Professional in the laboratory of Dr. Moises Huaman at the University of Cincinnati, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases. Essential Functions Plan and coordinate clinical research projects. Screen patients for admittance 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 nursing and 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. Liaison with medical staff, university departments, ancillary departments, satellite facilities, IRB, and industry contacts. Ensure research staff complete all requisite training. May serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise. Plans, implements and coordinates all aspects of assigned studies, including creation of study specific source documentation. Conducts study participant assessments for patients including Informed Consent and study eligibility, and collection of all necessary documentation. Draws and/or coordinates required study labs following Good Clinical Practice and documenting appropriately. Follows large caseload of study participants from study screening through end-of-study evaluations, including all necessary source documentation and data collection/entry. Identifies, collects and analyzes data that serve as a basis for outcome measurement of assigned clinical research studies. Assist in establishing standard operating procedures for continuous review and development of quality improvement plans for our research operation. Attends meetings as assigned. Perform related duties based on research program need and as delegated/assigned by the Principal Investigator. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor’s Degree must be in a related field. Five (5) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements. 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. Additional Qualifications Considered Experience in an academic or clinical setting in the area of clinical specialization. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Meticulous source documentation skills. Proficiency in various computer and software applications is ideal. Prior experience with REDCap is ideal. Infectious Diseases experience is ideal. 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 Link ) 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