Clinical Research Associate II or Clinical Research Associate II RN - Bioethics Program
About the role
The Clinical Research Associate II or Clinical Research Associate II RN is responsible for performing data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research in the Bioethics Program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This multidisciplinary program addresses the ethical dimensions of pediatric care and cutting-edge biomedical research, focusing on themes such as pediatric genomic sequencing, communication with seriously ill children and families, allocation of emerging therapies, and end-of-life care.
The research team studies clinical and research ethics, often partnering with pediatric families impacted by serious or chronic illnesses such as sickle cell disease, pediatric cancer, and childhood neuromuscular disorders. Care models may include palliative, hospice, and bereavement care. This position will work primarily onsite.
Responsibilities
- Act as site study coordinator, recruiting participants, conducting the informed consent process, and assisting with protocol submissions for review by federal or institutional committees (e.g., CTSRC and IRB).
- Develop, maintain, monitor, and/or share assigned/relevant documentation (e.g., investigator files, case report forms, study data).
- Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.
- Conduct interviews and focus groups with study participants.
- Prepare submissions for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variances, violations).
- Prepare detailed data reports as required.
- (As applicable) Provide patient care, education, and management (e.g., routine test conduct; assistance in clinical procedures; medication instruction, monitoring, and documentation; patient care coordination; education on protocol activities).
- Engage in literature reviews and synthesize findings.
- Assist in grant preparation.
- Participate in research manuscript preparation and submissions.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Requirements
- For Clinical Research Associate II: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area required. Master’s degree preferred, ideally in bioethics or a related field.
- For Clinical Research Associate II RN: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required. Master’s degree preferred, ideally in bioethics or a related field.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in carrying out research, preferably in healthcare settings. Experience exception: Master’s degree and some experience preferred, ideally working with patient communities or in bioethics.
- Experience managing cross-functional communication, including liaison between site and study teams.
- Experience with documentation and tracking systems/processes.
- Proven performance in an earlier role.
Qualifications
- For Clinical Research Associate II RN: Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Non-Compact state. If the primary residence is in a Nurse Licensure Compact state (e.g., Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky), must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in that state.
Pay
A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $70,720 - $126,880 per year for the role of Clinical Research Associate II or Clinical Research Associate II RN.
Benefits
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