Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted: 21-Nov-25
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Internal Number: 100512-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
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.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, the College of Medicine?s faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day and are nationally recognized are leaders in clinical teaching and research.
The Research Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining regulatory compliance for clinical and/or basic research studies within the Department of Emergency Medicine. This role ensures all research activities adhere to institutional policies, federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and ethical standards for human subjects? protection. The Research Compliance Specialist works closely with investigators, research staff, and regulatory agencies to prepare, submit, and maintain study documentation throughout the research lifecycle.
Essential Functions
- Prepare, submit, and maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and reportable events.
- Ensure all research activities comply with federal, state, and institutional regulations
- Maintain accurate and current regulatory binders and essential study documents.
- Track and monitor study approvals, expirations, and renewals to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Assist with regulatory start-up activities for new studies, including preparation of informed consent forms and recruitment materials.
- Coordinate with sponsors, contract offices, and investigators to ensure all regulatory requirements are met prior to study initiation.
- Maintain electronic and paper regulatory files in accordance with institutional and sponsor guidelines.
- Ensure documentation of investigator qualifications, study delegation logs, and training certifications are complete and up to date.
- Serve as a liaison between the research team, IRB, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.
- Communicate regulatory requirements and updates to investigators and research staff.
- Provide guidance on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and human subjects protection standards.
- Prepare for and assist with internal audits, monitoring visits, and external inspections.
- Respond to audit findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
- 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.
- Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
Two (2) years of experience in a compliance, basic science and/or clinical research environment.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Relevant professional certification or an advanced degree.
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. (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 https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
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: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. 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 Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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