Clinical Research Professional, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience

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You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department.

 

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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 improves the health and clinical care of patients.

 

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is hiring a full time Clinical Research Assistant, Clinical Research Professional, or Senior Research Professional to provide technical support and assistance to coordinate and/or manage elements of multiple clinical research projects. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, self-driven person to work as a part of vibrant group in a fast-paced environment. This person will work in a collegial environment and join a multidisciplinary, diverse team. Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum.

Essential Functions

• Plan and coordinate clinical research projects.
• Screen patients for inclusion 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 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.
• Participate in weekly study management team meetings.
• Administer/dispense study medication to subjects per protocol and maintain proper locked storage/temperatures.
• Completion of all necessary training for studies.
• Create and maintain all essential documents for each study (ICF, enrollment logs, source docs, phone screen)
• Prepare study documents for audit and review/maintain accuracy of all data.
• Collection of labs (drawing blood, performing EKG’s, collecting vitals) and maintaining good communication with patients.
• 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.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Minimum Requirements

Required Education

For Clinical Research Assistant:

• High School Diploma or GED

 

For 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.
   

For Senior Clinical Research Professional:

• 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.

Required Trainings/Certifications

For Clinical Research Professional:

• 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.
   

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