Clinical Research Nurse III

Actalent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

HSA benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse III in Atlanta, GA for a 12-month contract-to-hire. The role centers on leadership of complex oncology protocols, patient visits, AE/SAE reporting, and regulatory compliance onsite during standard business hours.

The ideal candidate will have an active Georgia RN license, 4+ years in research or combined clinical/research experience with oncology focus, and strong communication and mentoring skills to support investigators and staff.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the State of Georgia.
• Four (4) years of research nursing experience OR four (4) years of clinical nursing experience plus two (2) years of clinical research experience.
• Oncology nursing experience is required.
• Clinical research and clinical trial experience.
• Experience with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of adverse event (AE) and serious adverse event (SAE) reporting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient education skills.
• Experience leading complex oncology clinical trial protocols.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and clinical research compliance.
• Experience supporting sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Experience contributing to publications, grants, presentations, or research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical coordination activities for complex oncology research protocols.
• Independently manage participants and protocol-related clinical activities.
• Ensure compliance with protocol requirements, FDA regulations, GCP, and policies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on clinical research procedures and participant safety.
• Conduct protocol-required patient visits, assessments, and clinical evaluations.
• Educate patients and families regarding study participation, treatment plans, and research requirements.
• Monitor, document, and report adverse events (AEs) and SAEs.
• Ensure participant safety and protocol adherence throughout all phases of study participation.
• Collaborate with investigators, physicians, research coordinators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support sponsor monitoring visits, audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain accurate source documentation and study records.
• Assist with development and implementation of study materials and processes.
• Train and support research staff; mentor junior nurses and coordinators.
• Engage in process improvement initiatives and provide guidance on compliance.

Skills

RN license

Oncology nursing

GCP knowledge

AE/SAE reporting

Clinical research

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Clinical Research Nurse III

Duration: 12-Month Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Primarily Onsite | Standard business hours beginning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia

• One of the following:

• Four (4) years of research nursing experience;

  OR

• Four (4) years of clinical nursing experience PLUS two (2) years of clinical research experience

• Must have Oncology nursing experience

• Clinical research and clinical trial experience

• Experience working within Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines

• Strong knowledge of adverse event (AE) and serious adverse event (SAE) reporting

• Strong communication, organizational, and patient education skills

• Experience leading complex oncology clinical trial protocols

• Knowledge of FDA regulations and clinical research compliance requirements

• Experience supporting sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and regulatory inspections

• Experience contributing to publications, grants, presentations, or research initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Research Leadership

• Lead clinical coordination activities for complex oncology research protocols.

• Independently manage study participants and protocol-related clinical activities.

• Ensure compliance with protocol requirements, FDA regulations, GCP standards, and organizational policies.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on clinical research procedures and participant safety.

Patient Care & Study Management

• Conduct protocol-required patient visits, assessments, and clinical evaluations.

• Educate patients and families regarding study participation, treatment plans, and research requirements.

• Monitor, document, and report adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).

• Ensure participant safety and protocol adherence throughout all phases of study participation.

Regulatory & Sponsor Support

• Collaborate with investigators, physicians, research coordinators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.

• Support sponsor monitoring visits, audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

• Maintain accurate source documentation and study records.

• Assist with the development and implementation of study materials and operational processes.

Mentorship & Process Improvement

• Train and support research staff and study personnel.

• Mentor junior research nurses and coordinators.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives that enhance research operations and patient experience.

• Serve as a resource for research compliance, policies, procedures, and best practices.

Research Contributions

• Support publications, presentations, grant activities, and other research initiatives.

• Contribute to the advancement of innovative oncology therapies and clinical research programs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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