Clinical Research Nurse, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Job Summary

This position supports the Neuro-oncology trials in the Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology division. The position will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in the monitoring and assessment of study-related side effects of the study medications.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Ensures clinical data is assessed and reported correctly to sponsor and all regulatory authorities.
• Coordinates the collection and processing of pharmacokinetic samples.
• Evaluates and develops processes for study procedures and finds solutions to problems that impede the successful conduct and completion of clinical research trials.

General Responsibilities

• Assists PI and participates in protocol development, evaluation, and review of risk assessment; evaluates study design and risk to subject population; determines staff, facility, and equipment availability; assesses study population/availability.
• Designs recruitment strategies for each assigned study; recruits subjects according to Institutional Review Board (IRB)/protocol approved methodologies; consents subjects including discussion of treatment and intervention alternatives; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategy as needed.
• Liaises with health-care professionals/providers to determine best recruitment practices for study; manages subject recruitment including marketing, screening procedures, and enrollment.
• Ensures proper collection, processing, shipment of specimens, and documentation; communicates with laboratory, PI, and sponsor regarding laboratory findings; records and documents protocol deviations; communicates with PI and sub-investigators about changes in the trial.
• Participates in preparation and negotiation of study budget and reconciles study budget accounts.
• Reviews, critically evaluates, and comments upon study contracts/agreements.
• Prepares and submits IRB documents (i.e., Informed Consent, advertisement, protocol, and protocol summary).
• Schedules study-related meetings and training sessions and provides instruction to study team for specific study assignments; educates staff regarding scientific aspects of study and trains ancillary staff regarding clinical studies or trials; monitors study team compliance with required study procedures and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Manages research study inventory and supplies (such as medications, equipment, devices) and maintains required compliance documentation.
• Composes and submits continuing review/amendments/close out information; schedules and prepares for monitor visits; prepares and responds to Sponsor and/or FDA audits.
• Stays up-to-date and maintains current knowledge of regulatory affairs and/or issues; maintains a high level of expertise through familiarity of clinical literature and/or attending continuing education classes, conferences, seminars, and project team meetings.