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Posted August 10, 2026
University of Cincinnati

Clinical Research Professional, Classical Hematology, Division of Hematology & Oncology

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Full Time
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Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Research Professional, Classical Hematology, Division of Hematology & Oncology

Posting Start Date: 8/10/26

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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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 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 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 $94 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 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 (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 faculty and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal 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?

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology is recruiting for a full-time Clinical Research Professional for Classical Hematology under the supervision of Dr. Robert Means. This individual will work collaboratively on several longitudinal cohort studies/registries for sickle cell disease (SCD) and bleeding disorders. In addition, the individual will work with faculty members on investigator-initiated observational studies.

NOTE: This position does not qualify for Visa sponsorship.

Essential Functions

  • Screen patients for inclusion in Classical Hematology studies using pre-determined criteria.
  • Contact and approach potential patients for study participation.
  • Prepare biospecimen collection supplies.
    Coordinate collection, documentation, transportation, and shipment of research biospecimens as needed.
  • Provide informed consent and enroll patients on Classical Hematology studies
  • Complete the NIH Toolbox with Dr. Kristine Karkoska, one faculty member, Cognition Battery and coordinate brain MRI study dates for her brain MRI study in individuals with SCD.
  • Maintain the American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network (ATHN) Dataset - primarily responsible for entering patient data for all individuals with clotting and bleeding disorders seen in the clinic throughout the year.
  • Complete (bi)annual study visits for ATHN TRANSCENDS longitudinal cohort study and Globin Research Network for Data and Discovery (GRNDaD) and ASH Data Hub patient registries.
  • Ensure compliance with contract principles, federal regulations, laws, and the University of Cincinnati/UC Physicians Company, policy and operating procedures.

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.

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. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

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

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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. Click for a list of acceptable documents.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the . We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at .

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