Research Coordinator for a Dynamic and Expanding Outpatient Oncology Research Department. The position entails managing research activities within a bustling outpatient oncology research department. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor s Degree in a related field Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Must be self-motivated and able to multitask on a variety of projects Preferred: Clinical Research experience Scheduling Requirements: Day Shift Mon- Fri Schedule Full-Time Essen... more details
Job Overview:
Research Coordinator for a Dynamic and Expanding Outpatient Oncology Research Department. The position entails managing research activities within a bustling outpatient oncology research department.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
- Must be self-motivated and able to multitask on a variety of projects
Preferred:
- Clinical Research experience
Scheduling Requirements:
- Day Shift
- Mon- Fri Schedule
- Full-Time
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for coordinating clinical trials, including study initiation, collection of clinical data, and management of data entry
- Using OnCore, Excel, and Word, creates study tools such as eligibility checklists, medication diaries, calendars, and flow sheets, as required
- Collaborates with the Research Nurse Clinician and/or physician to review patient charts and medical history, confirming protocol eligibility and obtaining necessary source documents
- Ensures IRB-approved informed consent is obtained, signed, placed in the medical record, and provided to the patient under the direction of the RNC and/or physician
- Registers consented research patients with study sponsors and input data into the OnCore clinical trials' database managed by the Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJUH Somerset
- Scheduling patient appointments, coordinating clinical assessments and patient care for study participants, liaising with ancillary departments within the Cancer Institute per protocol requirements
- Maintains comprehensive research records for all patients enrolled in Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJUH Somerset clinical trials
- Assists in grading adverse events and completes Serious/Unexpected Adverse Event forms as required by study sponsors and regulatory guidelines
- Enters data into auditable databases or electronic data capture systems, ensuring accuracy and addressing queries from monitors
- Provides regular reports to Disease Specific Group members and Principal Investigator using OnCore
- Acts as a liaison with study sponsors, scheduling monitoring visits and conference calls, and providing timely responses to queries
- Ensures adherence to treatment plans and Good Clinical Practice guidelines by Cancer Institute and RWJUH Somerset personnel, including investigators
- Participates in ongoing quality assurance activities and communicates effectively with staff and outside agencies to promote teamwork
- Collaborates with Biorepository Services to meet study-specific deadlines for sample submission and obtain specialized reports as needed
- Adheres to policies and procedures set forth by RBHS, Cancer Institute of New Jersey, RWJUH Somerset, FDA, and regulatory bodies
- Maintains trial regulatory binders and ensures compliance with Institutional, State, and Federal regulations throughout the research project
- Ensures research protocols are approved by the Institutional Review Board and followed as written
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
