Clinical Research Specialist I, Clinical Trials Unit
University hospitalsCleveland, Ohio, United States
Posted April 8, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
University Hospitals is a leading integrated health system founded in 1866, operating 23 hospitals, 50+ health centers, and 200 physician offices across 16 counties in northern Ohio. Its flagship quaternary care campus, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is a top‑ranked academic medical center affiliated with Case Western Reserve University, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University, and the Technion, and hosts the nationally recognized UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital, and the NCI‑designated UH Seidman Cancer Center. The system delivers comprehensive specialty care—including oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplant services—while supporting more than 3,000 concurrent clinical trials and research studies across 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. With a workforce of over 30,000 employees and a reputation for excellence reflected in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Hospitals” rankings, University Hospitals exemplifies a patient‑centric, research‑driven approach that sets industry standards in quality, innovation, and community impact.
Job Description
Clinical Research Specialist I assists with the coordination and implementation of clinical research trials, including submitting documents to regulatory review committees, recruiting participants, and maintaining accurate records.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field or Associate's Degree with 4 years of healthcare or research-related experience
- Experience in a team setting
- Certification in Human Subjects Protection (CITI) within 30 days
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401k matching
- Retirement plan