University Hospitals
University Hospitals
University Hospitals is a healthcare organization providing primary care, specialty care, urgent care, and other medical services. Its work combines patient-centered treatment with medical education and research, bringing together clinical teams, educators, and researchers focused on improving healthcare outcomes. University Hospitals offers career opportunities across healthcare delivery, medical services, education, research, and the operational functions that support a large care organization.

Clinical Research Assistant, Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute

Supports clinical trials at Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute through study documentation, participant recruitment and visits, and research sample processing.

Description

  • Support the Principal Investigator and study team with delegated clinical trial tasks under senior research staff supervision.
  • Maintain organized study files and documentation.
  • Help recruit and retain research participants.
  • Assist with study visits and procedures under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior study staff.
  • Process, store, and ship research samples.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
  • Follow applicable policies and standards.
  • Protect confidential health information and maintain it securely.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Some college preferred.
  • Medical terminology proficiency preferred.
  • Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment.
  • Teamwork skills preferred.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills required.
  • Knowledge of sample processing techniques preferred.
  • Human Subjects Protection (CITI) certification required within 30 days.
  • DOT/IATA training required within 30 days.
  • Ability to protect confidential health information and maintain it securely.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, and grasp.
  • Ability to travel; the requirements state 10%, while the job details state 25% of the time.

Benefits

  • Regular full-time employment.
  • Hybrid work arrangement.
  • Annual training.
  • UH Code of Conduct and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Travel is indicated as 10% in the travel requirements and 25% of the time in the job details.

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