Clinical research professional department of rehabilitation medicine

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

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 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 Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s doctors and faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

University of Cincinnati (UC) is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full-time and part time faculty, staff and student workers.

Founded in 1947, the UC Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine is revolutionizing medicine by connecting discovery and education to world-class care in neurological diseases. Our vision is to be the model organization that integrates neurologic clinical care, research and education.

UC’s Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine is seeking a full-time clinical research professional to assist in their clinical research for their MS department located in Dayton, OH at 1 Elizabeth Place. The incumbent will provide technical support for research projects. Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.

Essential Functions

• Plan and coordinate clinical research projects.
• Screen patients for admittance 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 nursing and 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.
• Assist in drafting compliant advertisements.
• 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.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree must be in a related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements

Required Trainings/Certifications

• 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.

Required Experience

• One (1) year of related experience.
• For nursing focused roles, appropriate clinical procedural experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Experience in an academic or clinical setting in the area of clinical specialization.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
• Hearing, listening - Continuously
• Talking - Continuously
• Standing - Continuously
• Walking - Continuously
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Often
• Crouching - Often
• Crawling - Often
• Pulling, pushing - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often

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 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 at

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. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:

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