Cancer Clinical Trials Assistant

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Cancer Clinical Trials Assistant to join its Cancer Center team. The role involves collecting blood samples, managing data entry, and supporting clinical research protocols. A strong background in phlebotomy and communication skills are essential for providing superior patient care. This position requires commitment to high standards of excellence and collaboration within a specialized medical environment.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of full-time experience as a Phlebotomist.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Apps.
• Oncology and/or chemotherapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens through venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Process and ship specimens to appropriate institutions.
• Enter data onto clinical research forms.

Skills

Technical competence

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certificate in Phlebotomy

Job description

Job Description - Cancer Clinical Trials Assistant (2501969)

Cancer Clinical Trials Assistant

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
High School Diploma/GED. A certificate in Phlebotomy from a recognized college, school, training program, hospital, health care facility, or the Armed Services. One (1) year of full-time experience as a Phlebotomist. Professional experience in word processing, spreadsheet management, electronic messaging and/or Internet applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Apps, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:
Oncology and/or chemotherapy experience. Clinical trials research experience. IRB research training.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Cancer Center Clinical Trials Assistant is a valuable member of our team, who will demonstrate a high degree of technical competence and knowledge in current methods and techniques. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties:

• Collects blood specimens from research participants and potential research participants through the performance of venipuncture, capillary puncture techniques and/or making an incision on the patient's arm.
• Process (spin, aliquot, freeze samples; make peripheral blood slides) and ship labs to appropriate institutions in a timely manner, according to the sponsor specifications.
• Prepare blood collection tubes and deliver to appropriate locations (CC Lab, TRU, coordinator, or procedure rooms/clinics).
• Collect required data from study coordinators and research nurses, and enter onto clinical research forms and into the study lab specimen database.
• Transport blood and other collected specimens to laboratory departments, and/or handles shipping of specimens in accordance with proper procedures for such transport and handling.
• Organize lab and file room to maintain an efficient and safe workplace (Organizing kits, shippers, patient binders/folders, shipping documents, miscellaneous lab/CCCTO related items).
• Order and return/destroy supplies and kits as needed.
• Meet with study-specific monitors for Site Initiation Visits and monitoring visits to go over lab training, kit inventories, and stored samples.
• Meet with investigators to determine logistics (what kind of labs are needed, where to store or send, how long will it take to process for billing purposes) of lab samples for Investigator Initiated Trials.
• Help facilitate Lab Competency Training for new CCCTO employees (processing and shipping labs, biohazard waste location, wearing proper PPE, and discussing Exposure Control Plan).
• Assist with coordination of preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot lab-related issues involving delivering extra tubes, clarification of blood draw order and times, last minute research lab add-ons, and missed labs.
• Assist with data team to submit data to sponsors and/or address data queries.
• Assist Clinical Research Coordinators and Research Nurses as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Evening and weekend work will be required at times.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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Job Number:

Job Number:

2501969

Official Job Title : Patient Care Specialist

Job Field

Job Field

: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Cancer Center

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day Shift Shift Hours : 9:00am-5:00pm

Posting Start Date

Posting End Date

Appointment Type : Regular

Salary Grade : N6

SBU Area : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook