Clinical Research Coordinator II- Murtha Cancer Center

Responsibilities

• Screens patients for eligibility in participation of research protocol.
• Consents patients, and interviews patients to collect data on health history and lifestyle practices.
• Processes and ships blood samples, enters required data, and prepares reports as needed.
• Participates in weekly/monthly update calls with MCC.
• Implements Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), research protocols, and policies for all assigned research projects.
• Affixes to regulatory submissions and actions.
• Adheres to legal, professional, and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
• Affirms that protocol requirements are achieved within good clinical practices.
• Assists with monitoring audits/visits for protocols.
• Captures, organizes, and maintains appropriate files of data.
• Maintains status reports on all patients.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to site security requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 3-5 years' experience required.
• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects.
• Experience consenting patients to clinical research protocols.
• Experience processing and shipping blood samples is highly preferred.
• Regulatory and IRB experience is preferred.
• Oncology experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work with individuals of all levels.
• Complete human protection training developed by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) within one month of start date.
• Ability to obtain a T1/Public Trust Background Check.