Clinical Research QA Specialist - Cancer & Blood Diseases Institute (Hybrid)

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data and Documentation- Review and analyze clinical trial data and related documentation (internal and external). Provide guidance to clinical faculty and staff in clinical research documentation clinical trials. Develop monitoring plans with indicators of quality, reliability, and adherence to SOPs. Develop and communicate outcome measures.

• Monitoring- Develop comprehensive data safety monitoring plans for all clinical trial activities within the assigned department to ensure that trials are conducted in compliance with the protocol, SOPs, ICH GCP, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Prepare and execute monitoring plans both internally and at affiliate sites, including site visits to ensure protocol and regulatory compliance; data management tasks to ensure study data integrity; verify essential documents are accurate, complete, and maintained; and coordination of applicable follow-up activities. Assist in the development and implementation of action plans for external monitoring/audit follow-up. Assist in preparation and conduct of audits/surveys/inspections by FDA, DHHS, institutional, and accreditation agencies. Develop improvement plans using quality improvement methods (process improvement, continuous improvement, total quality management, etc.).

• Protocols- Provide input into the development of new protocols and plans for implementing new trials as requested by Principal Investigators/Managers. Participate in the development of investigator-led protocols, e.g., data safety monitoring plans. Develop and maintain SOPs for clinical trials. Act as a primary resource on an ongoing basis for clinical trials staff, responding to questions and issues pertaining to study documentation, GCP, or other issues as requested.

• Training- Assist in developing and providing clinical trial training and consultation for faculty, staff, and affiliate sites. Provide training (ICH GCP, FDA, DHHS, state, local, and institutional) and/or other training initiatives to faculty and staff, as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

• SoCRA or ACRP within 18 months of external hire

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.

• Competitive retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs

• Referral bonus program for current staff!

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos- Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness programs

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Cancer & Blood Disease Inst

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

• Expected Starting Pay Range
• Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status

$55,785.60 - $69,076.80

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability