Job No. 158701
- Job Title:
- Clinical Research Assistant, Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery Research
- Employer:
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
- Location:
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Cincinnati , OH
- Posting Date:
- 05-Jun-2026
- Description:
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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 improve the health and clinical care of patients.
A full-time Clinical Research Assistant position is available in the clinical research group of Trauma Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. This position will provide technical support and assistance under the direct supervision of senior research staff to assist the Principal Investigator and study team on delegated duties to support clinical trials including assistance with the recruitment and retention of research subjects and helping with enrollment screening and consenting.
Essential Functions
Assist physicians, nurses, and researchers during clinical studies.
Perform routine physical/clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, collect vital signs (blood pressure readings, pulse, etc.) and perform EKGs in accordance with study protocols.
Assist with processing, storage, and shipment of research samples
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 the 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.
May perform venipunctures.
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience
None
Additional Qualifications Considered
Associate’s degree in healthcare or another related field
Two (2) years of general workforce experience.
Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Willing and able to adhere to flex work schedules as needed, including weekend hours.
One year of experience in research setting to include working with human subjects.
Proficiency in personal computers and various software/database applications (i.e., EPIC, OnBase, and the Microsoft Office Suite).
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
- Contact information:
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
- Cincinnati, OH 45221
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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