Clinical / Senior Clinical Research Professional, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery & Urology - Military Veterans

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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 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 Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery started at UC in 1974, and we have been on the forefront of Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgical conditions. Research has grown in the field of plastic surgery, particularly in nerve regeneration and tissue engineering, in addition to clinical research. As a research professional, you would be a part of our team providing limb function preserving care while offering cutting-edge, novel therapies to our patients with injuries to the upper limb including nerve injuries as well as other upper extremity conditions.

The Department of Urology was established as a department in 2024 having been a Division for many decades. Research has grown in the field of Urology, particularly in minimally invasive surgical approach and modern imaging, in addition to clinical research. As a research professional, you would be a part of our team providing cutting edge surgical approaches for the major urological malignancies, novel therapies and clinical trials. Clinical trials include gene therapy trials for urological cancers and trials on novel medications and/or perioperative strategies.

This position would provide technical support and assistance in Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn and Urology Clinical Research. Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum.

The successful applicant will be provided with a competitive salary and benefits, and the final faculty rank/title will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications.

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 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.
• Draft subject informed consents and consent comprehension tests. 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.

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

Clinical Research Professional:
Experience in an academic or clinical setting in clinical specialization.

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Senior Clinical Research Professional:

• Master's degree.
• Experience in an academic or clinical setting in clinical specialization.

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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