Clinical Trials Specialist (Multiple Vacancies)

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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Clinical Trials Specialist (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department CINJ-OHRS
Overview
Our vision is to be a statewide, national and world leader of scientific discovery, transdisciplinary engagement, translation, patient care and education that improves outcomes for cancer patients and populations.
We will accomplish this by conducting innovative basic, clinical and population research and cutting-edge patient-centered care that expands our understanding of the etiology and biology of cancer; facilitates the rapid translation of laboratory-based discoveries into human studies; develops new approaches and interventions for cancer prevention that decrease cancer incidence and mortality; and develops new and better therapies to decrease suffering and mortality from cancer.
Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Clinical Trials Specialist (Multiple Vacancies) in the Office of Human Research Services at 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 of this position are the following:

• This includes but is not limited to preparation and/or review of study tools such as study binders, medication diaries, eligibility checklists and flow sheets (as required); verification of Scientific Review Board ( SRB ), Institutional Review Board ( IRB ), data collection plans and finance/contract approvals prior to study
• Collaborates with Protocol Activation office to initiate and activate all new clinical trial protocols assigned utilizing Oncore Study-start up task list.

activation.

• Collaborates with the clinical research team to ensure timely prescreening of potential subjects and or active cancer patients for all available clinical trials.
• Answers patient telephone calls. Correctly processes information for appointment scheduling, answer questions, and assists with problem solving. This includes but is not limited to triaging emergent/urgent phone calls, inquiries related to the availability of clinical trials, scheduled appointment dates and times, parking,
• Serves as an essential link between patients and all other members of the research team.
• In collaboration with the Research Nurse Clinician ( RNC ) and/or physician, reviews patient’s charts and medical history to confirm protocol eligibility and obtains source documents (i.e., medical record documentation) as needed.

direction, and general CINJ practice information.

• Drives collaboration with all integrated, academic medical system staff to ensure that services are coordinated and delivered to patients in a timely manner. Assists in the promotion of teamwork.
• Acquires all materials, including films, pathology reports, and laboratory reports timely. Ensures these records are available for the research team prior to appointments.
• Maintains research record (e.g., patient consent, eligibility, Case Report Forms ( CRF ), registration confirmation, corresponding source documents, etc.) for screened and enrolled patients.

Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 28S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 74222.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 89327.000
Annual Maximum Salary 106248.000
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical research experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a social science or related field.

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

• At least one (1) year of oncology experience.
• 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 ).
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish); speaking, reading, and writing.
• Nursing degree.

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Moderate noise.
• No special vision requirements.
• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• Office environment.

Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 22ST3728
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Downtown 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 (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , 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.
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