Clinical Research Associate Jobs in Cincinnati, OH
Clinical Research Associate jobs in Cincinnati are concentrated in the Medical Center area, Hyde Park corridor, and Blue Ash, anchored by academic medical centers, pharmaceutical contractors, and specialty research organizations. Employers actively hiring include Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Medpace, and Velocity Clinical Research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerCincinnati Children's Hospital
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBLS Certification
Companies hiring6
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Clinical Research Assistant
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Velocity Clinical Research, Inc.
Clinical Research Assistant
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Clinical Research Coordinator I
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Velocity Clinical Research, Inc.
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Lead Research Data Scientist - Multimodal Clinical Data
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Lead Research Data Scientist - Multimodal Clinical Data
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Neonatology - Clinical & Research Opportunities
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Neonatology - Clinical & Research Opportunities
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Clinical Research Coordinator III/IV - Bone Marrow Transplantation
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Clinical Research Coordinator III/IV - Bone Marrow Transplantation
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Clinical Research Assistant
Velocity Clinical Research, Inc.·Cincinnati, Ohio
Job functions:
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
201-500 employees
Job Description
Velocity Clinical Research is an owned and integrated research site organization, providing excellence in patient care, high quality data and fully integrated research sites. At Velocity, we align our values and behaviors to give our employees the best chance of delivering on our brand promise: to bring innovative medical treatments to patients. We are committed to making clinical trials succeed by generating high quality data from as many patients as possible, as quickly as possible while providing exemplary patient care at every step.
As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.
Summary:
The Clinical Research Assistant assists the Clinical Operations Team in a multi-functional capacity to carry out all assigned tasks associated with the collection, documentation, and maintenance of clinical data including phlebotomy/laboratory, data entry and administrative responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist in the conduct of clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines, and Velocity’s SOPs
- Perform venipuncture, capillary puncture and/or other fluid collection within scope of the protocol and local law and regulations
- With supervision, perform clinical assessments (vital signs, phlebotomy, ECG, etc) within scope of the protocol, local law and regulations
- Process, package and ship laboratory specimens as required per protocol and IATA regulations, if applicable
- Track, order and maintain inventory of all laboratory and study related supplies throughout course of the clinical trial
- Enter source data into the sponsor's and/or vendor’s data portal and resolve basic queries in a timely manner under the direction of the Clinical Research Coordinator
- Communicate with coworkers, leadership, study subjects, sponsors, CROs, and vendors under the direction of the Clinical Research Team
- Understand good documentation practices when collecting, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries under the direction of the Clinical Research Coordinator
- Understand the informed consent process with emphasis on ensuring initial and ongoing consent of study subjects
- Understand basic elements of regulatory documentation required to initiate, maintain and close a clinical research trial
- Understand and participate in patient recruiting tasks including but not limited to prescreening potential subjects for clinical research trials either via phone or in person
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
- Ability to escalate potential patient safety issues such as adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest to the Clinical Research Team
- Cleaning, organizing, and disinfecting the patient care, lab and lab equipment areas as needed
- Prepare source document charts, copy and/or file medical records and study related documents as required.
- Perform front office duties as needed including but not limited to answering phones, scheduling subjects, making reminder calls and updating patient tracking systems.
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- High School Graduate and/or technical degree with minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in life sciences industry
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Phlebotomy if applicable and required by state law
- Intramuscular dose administration and preparation if applicable and required by state law
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrated ability to use the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
- Understanding of verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Demonstrated ability to follow written guidelines
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
Required Physical Abilities:
- Sit or stand for long periods of time
- Communicate in person and by a telephone
- Limited walking required
- Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds
NOTE: The above Job Description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means should be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. Additionally, specific tasks and duties of the position are subject to change as the Company, the department and circumstances change. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.
Velocity Clinical Research, Inc.
Clinical Research Assistant
Cincinnati, Ohio
Added 1d ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
Job Description
Velocity Clinical Research is an owned and integrated research site organization, providing excellence in patient care, high quality data and fully integrated research sites. At Velocity, we align our values and behaviors to give our employees the best chance of delivering on our brand promise: to bring innovative medical treatments to patients. We are committed to making clinical trials succeed by generating high quality data from as many patients as possible, as quickly as possible while providing exemplary patient care at every step.
As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.
Summary:
The Clinical Research Assistant assists the Clinical Operations Team in a multi-functional capacity to carry out all assigned tasks associated with the collection, documentation, and maintenance of clinical data including phlebotomy/laboratory, data entry and administrative responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist in the conduct of clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines, and Velocity’s SOPs
- Perform venipuncture, capillary puncture and/or other fluid collection within scope of the protocol and local law and regulations
- With supervision, perform clinical assessments (vital signs, phlebotomy, ECG, etc) within scope of the protocol, local law and regulations
- Process, package and ship laboratory specimens as required per protocol and IATA regulations, if applicable
- Track, order and maintain inventory of all laboratory and study related supplies throughout course of the clinical trial
- Enter source data into the sponsor's and/or vendor’s data portal and resolve basic queries in a timely manner under the direction of the Clinical Research Coordinator
- Communicate with coworkers, leadership, study subjects, sponsors, CROs, and vendors under the direction of the Clinical Research Team
- Understand good documentation practices when collecting, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries under the direction of the Clinical Research Coordinator
- Understand the informed consent process with emphasis on ensuring initial and ongoing consent of study subjects
- Understand basic elements of regulatory documentation required to initiate, maintain and close a clinical research trial
- Understand and participate in patient recruiting tasks including but not limited to prescreening potential subjects for clinical research trials either via phone or in person
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
- Ability to escalate potential patient safety issues such as adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest to the Clinical Research Team
- Cleaning, organizing, and disinfecting the patient care, lab and lab equipment areas as needed
- Prepare source document charts, copy and/or file medical records and study related documents as required.
- Perform front office duties as needed including but not limited to answering phones, scheduling subjects, making reminder calls and updating patient tracking systems.
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- High School Graduate and/or technical degree with minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in life sciences industry
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Phlebotomy if applicable and required by state law
- Intramuscular dose administration and preparation if applicable and required by state law
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrated ability to use the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
- Understanding of verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Demonstrated ability to follow written guidelines
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
Required Physical Abilities:
- Sit or stand for long periods of time
- Communicate in person and by a telephone
- Limited walking required
- Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds
NOTE: The above Job Description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means should be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. Additionally, specific tasks and duties of the position are subject to change as the Company, the department and circumstances change. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.
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Who's Hiring
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital30
- Medpace15
- Velocity Clinical Research11
- The Christ Hospital Health Network8
- Science 374
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals8
- Science & Research4
Clinical Research Associate Jobs in Cincinnati: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinical research associate job in Cincinnati?
Focus on Cincinnati's core research hubs: the UC Health and Cincinnati Children's networks in the Medical Center district, the contract research organizations clustered in Blue Ash and Kenwood, and the mid-size pharma and medical device firms along the I-71 corridor. Candidates with GCP certification, prior site coordination experience, and familiarity with therapeutic areas like oncology or pediatrics stand out in this market.
Which companies hire clinical research associates in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati clinical research associate roles are posted by Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Medpace, and Velocity Clinical Research and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local market skews toward academic medical centers, regional CROs, and specialty pharma companies that run multi-site trials from Cincinnati offices.
Are there remote clinical research associate jobs in Cincinnati?
Yes, though remote availability depends heavily on the role. Site-facing CRA work requires regular in-person visits and is rarely fully remote, while data review, regulatory coordination, and sponsor-side oversight roles offer more flexibility. About 0% of clinical research associate openings tied to Cincinnati are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Sponsor and CRO roles based in Blue Ash or downtown Cincinnati tend to offer the most hybrid arrangements.
How can I get a clinical research associate job in Cincinnati with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Cincinnati is a clinical research coordinator role at one of the city's large academic medical systems, where you gain site-level trial experience that CROs and sponsors look for when hiring CRAs. Cincinnati Children's, UC Health, and TriHealth all run active research programs that hire coordinators at the entry level. Volunteering or interning with a research department and earning your ACRP or SOCRA certification before applying gives you a meaningful edge locally.
Which industries hire the most clinical research associates in Cincinnati?
The sectors hiring the most clinical research associates in Cincinnati are Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Cincinnati's strength as a regional medical and life sciences hub, anchored by its major health systems and a growing CRO presence, drives consistent demand across these sectors.
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