RN, Clinical Research Coordinator

START Center for Cancer Research; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The START Center for Cancer Research is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator, RN to support daily activities of oncology and urology trials in Myrtle Beach, SC. You will work under senior staff to ensure accurate, timely conduct, compliant with GCP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include patient interaction, data collection, protocol implementation and staff training, with a focus on quality, safety and protocol integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
• RN license in state practicing is required.
• Clinical research experience is strongly preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of early and late phase oncology and urology clinical trials.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, study staff, and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and clinical trial management software.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with Study Sponsors, CROs, staff, and other stakeholders regarding questions, concerns, and protocol status.
• Monitor day-to-day conduct of assigned studies per protocol requirements and GCP to ensure study integrity.
• Create or review forms for trials to assure protocol compliance.
• Maintain study files with standardized labeling and filing procedures.
• Implement initial protocol and amendments; train staff involved in patient treatment and management.
• Maintain an up-to-date contact list and assist with patient screening and eligibility.
• Facilitate the informed consent process.
• Prepare and manage source documents according to SOPs.
• Address deviations with leadership and implement corrective actions.
• Assist data coordinators with case report form completion and queries.
• Work with PI to complete and submit Serious Adverse Event reports.
• Perform protocol closeout activities with data coordinators.
• Provide documentation for all deviations and SOPs adherence.
• Ensure all team members understand and adhere to protocols.
• Perform telephone triage assessments of patients on trial when necessary.
• Educate patients regarding participation in trials and potential side effects.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

GCP knowledge

Microsoft Office

CTMS

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Clinical trial management software

Job description

The START Center for Cancer Research (“START”) is the world’s largestearly phasesite network, fully dedicated tooncologyclinical research.Throughout ourhistory, START has provided hope to cancer patients inglobalcommunity practices by offering\"Hope Through Access”tocutting edgetrials throughout the UnitedStatesand Europe.

The Clinical Research Coordinator, RN will work under the guidance of senior research staff to support the daily activities of early and late phase oncology and urology clinical trials. The CRC, RN ensures the accurate and timely conduct of clinical research, adhering to protocols, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards. This role involves direct patient interaction, data collection, and maintaining compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The Clinical Research Coordinator will be assigned multiple protocols at any time for which they will oversee the aspects of assigned protocols with planning and coordinating patient participation in the trial. Also, this role is responsible for implementation as well as completion of protocol specific requirements, providing accurate, up to date information to all team members involved with any aspect of carrying out protocol specific requirements.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Location: 823 82nd Parkway, Suite B, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29572

Essential Responsibilities:

• Communicate on a regular basis with Study Sponsors, CROs, staff, etc. regarding questions, concerns, as well as status of the protocol.


• Monitor the overall day-to-day conduct of assigned studies in accordance with the specified protocol requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, and Good Clinical Practice to ensure integrity regarding all aspects of the study.


• Create/review forms created or revised for assigned trials to assure protocol compliance.


• Maintain files using standardized study document labeling and filing procedures.


• Implement initial protocol and amendments, training staff who will be involved in patient treatment and management.


• Maintain an up-to-date contact list.


• Assist with patient screening and determination of eligibility.


• Facilitate the informed consent process ensuring that consent is appropriately completed.


• Prepare and manage source documents according to standard operating procedures.


• Recognize deviations to the protocol and will work with leadership and staff to address corrective actions to prevent deviations.


• Assist data coordinator team with case report form completion and query resolution.


• Work with the Principal Investigator to complete and submit Serious Adverse Event reports.


• Perform protocol specific closeout related activities in conjunction with the data coordinator.


• Provide documentation for all deviations whether related to the protocol or a SOP.


• Ensure that all team members involved understand and adhere to assigned protocols.


• Perform telephone triage assessments of patients on trial when necessary.


• Provide patient education regarding participation in a clinical trial, chemotherapy/biotherapy/investigational agent administration and potential side effects.


• Other duties may be assigned at any time.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.


• RN license in state practicing.


• Clinical research experience strongly preferred but not required


• Basic understanding of early and late phase oncology and urology clinical trials


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and documentation.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Ability to interact professionally with patients, study staff, and external stakeholders.


• Working knowledge of GCP and regulatory requirements.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and clinical trial management software.

Preferred Education and Experience: