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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “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, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, 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 nearly $1.8 billion.

Job OverviewAs 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 Cancer Center Biospecimen Shared Resource (BSR) and Clinical Trial Office (CTO) Lab is looking for a full-time Clinical Research Professional to join their team. The BSR is a human biospecimen repository that collects, processes, stores, and dispenses high-quality human biospecimens in support of clinical, translational, and basic research. The BSR also provides fit-for-purpose biospecimen services tailored to study specific requirements. The CTO Lab provides collection, processing, storage and shipping services for correlative biospecimen samples associated with sponsored and internal investigator oncology clinical trials. In this position the incumbent will be responsible for screening and enrolling eligible BSR patients, in addition to collecting, processing, storing, dispensing and shipping human biospecimens following established BSR and CTO lab procedures.

This will be a position with work hours from 8-4:30 pm.

Essential Functions

• Work with a collaborative team of medical professionals, investigators, and clinical research professionals to plan and coordinate the collection of human biospecimens for research.
• Screen and enroll eligible patients to research studies via informed consent.
• Collect and/or receive samples and associated health information and document them into the biospecimen management software.
• Process, store, and ship samples following established procedures.
• Complete sample processing documentation and enter chain of custody documentation into the biospecimen management software.
• Support the administrative duties of the laboratory through meticulous record keeping and maintenance of all documentation and data.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, assist with IRB submission, draft subject informed consents and assist in drafting compliant advertisements for research studies.
• Operate laboratory equipment and perform lab maintenance duties including routine equipment maintenance and supply inventory.
• Assist with research project planning and coordination, including project design, cohort identification, data collection, and dispensing of biospecimens for approved research projects.
• Coordinate the generation of data for proposals, reports and manuscripts. Assist in the development of reports.
• Willingness to work after hours, weekends and overtime as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Clinical Research Professional

Required Education

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.

Required Experience
One (1) year of related experience.

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Senior Clinical Research Professional

Required Education

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 Experience
Three (3) years of related experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Minimum of one year laboratory experience is ideal.
• Knowledge of human subjects research clinical trials, and experience handling human biospecimens is ideal.
• The ideal candidate is someone who is self-motivated, willing to take action, solve problems, and is able to work interpedently. Comfortable working alongside medical professionals and speaking with patients about research in a healthcare setting. Must be willing and able to work as a member of the team. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Sitting - Continuously

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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