Clinical Research Assistant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Job Title: Clinical Research Assistant Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology Posting Start Date: 3626 Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.

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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 UCs 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 Childrens Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicines doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a top-tier department with a world-renowned faculty and staff. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant with a focus on gynecologic clinical research. This is a staff research position, and compensation will be commensurate with the experience and professional accomplishments of the selected applicant. This position will be 100% clinical research.

The Research Assistant will assist researchers in the department of OBGYN and will also collaborate with researchers at Cincinnati Childrens Medical Center.

Essential Functions

• Assist physicians, nurses, and researchers during clinical studies.
• Assist with patient recruitment and study enrollment.
• Perform routine physical/clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, blood pressure readings, pulse, etc.
• Prepare procedure room, change linen and paper stock, gowns, sheets, and other supplies.
• 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 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.
• 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

• Associates Degree
• Two (2) years of general workforce experience.

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 wont contribute to Social Security except Medicare. Instead, youll 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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