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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Clinical Trials Specialist (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category
Staff & Executive
Department
CINJ-OHRS
Overview
Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and
protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.
Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.
Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Clinical Trials Specialist (Multiple Vacancies) within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The Clinical Trials Specialist (CTS) serves as the chief contact for all new research patient referrals. The Clinical Trials Specialist will work with members of the clinical research team to navigate research patients through the health care system, ensuring appointments are given in a timely manner through guidelines agreed upon with the Medical Director of OHRS. This position will serve as an essential link between potential study participant referrals and physician providers. Other responsibilities include assisting with access issues, developing relationships with referring health care providers/CINJ departments and ensuring the complete and efficient management of all referrals, including acquisition of necessary patient- care materials and medical records. Facilitates patient appointments, including those made with labs, diagnostic areas, and CINJ Investigators. In addition, the position will track all new research patient referrals; provide monthly statistics and referring patterns.
Among the key duties for this position are the following:
- Demonstrates competence in utilizing computerized systems as required (Sunrise Disease/Clinical Manager, Oncore™, IDX, TDS, Medical Records database, etc.). Demonstrates basic knowledge to accomplish core tasks (SAE completion, access protocol attachments via Oncore™, enter charts into Medical Records Database, format and print patient study calendars, etc.).
- Attends Training Programs, Modules, workshop, and seminars sponsored by OHRS as applicable; Actively participates in disease specific DSG meetings; quality assurance activities such as audits and meetings with the Principal Investigator, when directed by supervisor, to keep up-to-date on departmental objectives. Participates in task-forces and/or committees as applicable and/or other process improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Assists with training, orientation, and precepting new staff members.
- Ensures that all appropriate Institutional, State, and Federal regulations are followed throughout the course of a research project, database, or protocol. Ensures that research protocols are approved by the Institutional Review Board and followed as written.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge and adheres to policies, procedures, guidance, and practice standards set forth by RBHS, Cancer Institute of New Jersey, FDA, and all regulatory bodies. Documents and maintains mandatory RBHS employee requirements such as Blood Borne Pathogens, Right-to-Know, Tuberculosis, Hand-Washing, as defined by Environmental & Occupational Health & Safety Services (EOHSS), Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other institutional requirements.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
28S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
78619.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
94619.000
Annual Maximum Salary
112542.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a social science or related field is required.
- Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the educational requirement.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical research experience required.
- The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have excellent organizational skills, be proficient in computer applications (Word, Excel, Oncore™), possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to maximize resources and be resourceful.
Preferred Qualifications
- Nursing degree preferred.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish); speaking, reading, and writing preferred.
- At least one (1) year of oncology experience preferred.
- Association of Clinical Research Professional as a Clinical Research Analyst (CRA) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) certification as a Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST3087
Posting Open Date
01/29/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
