Clinical Research Coordinator III, Various Departments

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking qualified Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) to support vivacious translational and clinical research programs. You will coordinate participant recruitment, enrollment, and study visits, while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate data handling across multiple studies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on the Burnet Campus in Cincinnati, with strong emphasis on Good Clinical Practice and participant safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science/health fields or related area, with relevant work experience.
• Experience in human subjects research or clinical studies is preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day research study activities.
• Recruit, screen, consent, and retain study participants.
• Schedule and conduct study visits and follow-up activities.
• Maintain regulatory documents and study records.
• Manage regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Enter and validate data in electronic databases.
• Collect and process specimens as needed for studies.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and clinical teams.
• Support study monitoring visits, audits, and quality assurance.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, healthcare, public health, psychology, or related field

Master's degree

Tools

REDCap

Medidata

OnCore

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $56,784.00 - $62,150.40
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Pediatrics / CCRF Admin

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $56,784.00 - $62,150.40
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Join Our Clinical Research Coordinator Talent Community

Cincinnati Children's is seeking talented Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) to support innovative clinical and translational research programs across a wide range of specialties, playing a critical role in advancing discoveries that improve child health. CRCs may coordinate participant recruitment and enrollment, conduct study visits, manage regulatory documentation, collect and process research specimens, oversee study data, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements.

Please note, this is an onsite position located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Research Opportunities May Be Available In Areas Including

• Oncology
• Cardiology
• Pulmonary Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Neurology
• Behavioral Health
• Emergency Medicine
• Population Health
• Genomic Medicine
• Translational Research
• Biorepository and Specimen-Based Research

Specific responsibilities, study complexity, and required experience will vary by position.

Responsibilities May Include

• Coordinating day-to-day research study activities
• Recruiting, screening, consenting, and retaining study participants
• Scheduling and conducting study visits
• Maintaining research records and source documentation
• Managing regulatory submissions and study approvals
• Entering and validating study data in electronic databases
• Collecting, processing, and shipping research specimens
• Collaborating with investigators, sponsors, clinical teams, and research participants
• Supporting study monitoring visits, audits, and quality assurance activities
• Ensuring compliance with protocols, institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, healthcare, public health, psychology, or related field AND at least one year of related work experience OR a Master's degree
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Human subjects research
• Participant recruitment and enrollment
• Clinical trials or observational research
• Regulatory submissions and compliance
• Research data management
• Electronic data capture systems (REDCap, Medidata, OnCore, or similar)
• Specimen processing and biobanking
• Healthcare, patient-facing, or clinical environments
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Selection Process

As part of the application process, candidates may be asked to complete a brief questionnaire and/or one-way video interview to help us better understand their research experience, areas of expertise, and career interests. This information allows our recruitment team to match candidates with the most appropriate CRC opportunities across the organization.

About Us

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 atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 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 (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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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