Clinical Research Assistant, College of Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

 

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

 

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 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 UC Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati has been an independent academic unit within the College of Medicine since 1984. It is responsible for the medical direction of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Center for Emergency Care (CEC) and the Emergency Medicine Residency Training Program.

The Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) Clinical Research Assistant. This individual will work a rotating schedule that includes day, evening, and night shifts, in addition to weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions

• Identify eligible patients and approach them for informed consent.
• Enroll subjects as outlined in IRB approval protocols and perform study procedures.
• Measure and record patient vital signs.
• Perform ECG/EKGs and blood draws.
• Process blood and body fluid specimens and prepare for shipping.
• Work in conjunction with hospital clinical staff and communicate with the treatment teams
• Provide administrative assistance for Lead Coordinators and Principal Investigators with documentation needs and research data maintenance and reporting.
• 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

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 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 co