Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) / RN Clinical Research Coordinator

SouthernCancerCenter–SpringhillLocation

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SouthernCancerCenterisseekingahighlyorganized,detail-oriented,andcompassionateClinicalResearchCoordinatortojoinourgrowingteam. Thisroleiscriticaltoadvancingcancercarethroughclinicalresearchbycoordinatingpatientparticipationinclinicaltrialsandensuringcompliancewithstudyprotocols,regulatoryrequirements,andqualitystandards.

Ifyouarepassionateaboutimprovingpatientoutcomes,enjoyworkingcollaborativelywithphysiciansandresearchteams,andthriveinafast-pacedhealthcareenvironment,weencourageyoutoapply.

PositionSummary

The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trial activities, includingpatientscreening,enrollment,datacollection,regulatorycompliance,andongoingpatientmonitoring.Thisindividualworkscloselywithphysicians,researchsponsors,patients,andotherhealthcareprofessionalstoensuresuccessfulexecutionofclinicalresearchstudies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Recruitment & Clinical Trial Coordination

• Screen potential patients for protocol eligibility.
• Present clinical trial opportunities and study details to patients and families.
• Participate in the informed consent process and enroll eligible patients into clinical trials.
• Assist with patient care activities required by study protocols.
• Monitor patient participation and ensure protocol compliance throughout the study.

Clinical Research Activities

• Collect, enter, and report study data accurately and timely.
• In collaboration with physicians, review patients for:
  • Changes in condition
  • Adverse events
  • Concomitant medication use
  • Protocol compliance
  • Response to study treatment
• Thoroughly document all research-related activities and findings.
• Maintain accurate and complete study records.

Investigational Drug Management

• May dispense investigational medications in accordance with protocol requirements.
• Maintain investigational drug accountability and documentation.

Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, preparation, and maintenance of regulatory documents.
• Ensure compliance with US Oncology Research (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FDA regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Participate in monitoring visits, audits, and quality assurance activities.
• Schedule and coordinate sponsor monitoring and auditing visits as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with study sponsors, monitors, and auditors.

Laboratory & Specimen Management

• Assist with collection, preparation, packaging, and shipment of laboratory specimens to central laboratories and vendors.
• Complete Hazmat and/or IATA training as required.

Professional Development

• Participate in mandatory training, continuing education, and research-related learning opportunities.
• Stay current on clinical research regulations, protocols, and best practices.