Oncology Research Specialist - FT

About the role

This role is grant funded.

Responsibilities

• Assists with clinical, regulatory, business, and other documentation associated with oncology research projects/clinical trials within department.
• Participates in the study project start-up activity, works with the PI and others to initiate new research projects.
• Maintains protocol amendments, deviations, and informed consent changes regarding oncology research studies, assures all documentation is managed compliantly and maintained in an audit-ready manner.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for assigned studies.
• Assists in maintenance of filing systems, data repositories and systems.
• Assists in the monitoring of clinical trial compliance by reporting issues and problems appropriately.
• Obtains required documentation and to assess patient eligibility for research studies.
• Contacts local research staff to confirm scheduling of tests/treatments required by protocol.
• Obtains and completes data for patients enrolled on clinical trials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred, Health/Science preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred, especially cancer care and/or clinical research.
• Certification in clinical research (SoCRA, ACRP, RAPS, etc.) preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Primarily works in an office setting. Requires full range of body motion; sitting for extensive periods of time; walking, standing, reading, and writing/keyboarding. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range. Must speak and read/write clearly in English. Must be able to be mobile within the entire healthcare system and other locations that participate in clinical trials.