Clinical Research Specialist, Commack

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 83,182,000 - 128,715,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Commack, NY seeks a Clinical Research Specialist to coordinate and perform research-related activities in clinic, ensuring data is collected in compliance with guidelines.

The role involves communicating with attending physicians, administrative staff, and clinical trial nurses, facilitating informed consent and re-consent visits, and accurate data entry in CTMS/Epic systems. On-site work, standard hours 9–5 with occasional extended hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a patient-facing role.
• Prior experience in clinical research is highly valued.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments.
• Excellent communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform research-related activities in clinic to ensure data is collected and reviewed per guidelines.
• Communicate with attending physicians, administrative staff, and clinical trial nurses to ensure data collection quality.
• Facilitate informed consent and re-consent visits for trials, including electronic and in-person workflows.
• Assist with timely and accurate data entry, review, and reconciliation in CTMS, Epic, and related systems.

Skills

Patient-facing experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Planning and prioritization

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Job description

About Us:The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join our Commack Clinical Research team as a Clinical Research Specialist ! This position offers the opportunity to be part of meaningful, high-impact work where precision, compassion, and collaboration come together. Clinical research staff ensure that research is conducted ethically, efficiently, and with the patient at the center, supporting innovations that shape the future of medicine.Role Overview:Coordinate and perform research-related activities in clinic to ensure all required study related data is collected and reviewed to ensure compliance with research guidelines.Communicate with attending physicians, administrative staff, clinical trial nurses to ensure all required data is collected appropriately from research participants.Facilitate informed consent and re-consent visits for therapeutic and non-therapeutic clinical trials, including electronic and in-person consent workflows.Assist with timely and accurate data entry, review, and reconciliation in clinical research systems (e.g., CTMS, Epic, and etc), as applicable.Key Qualifications:Experience in a patient-facing role.Prior experience in clinical research is highly valued.Core Skills:Attention to detail and interpersonal skills.Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments.Problem-solving to analyze situations, draw conclusions, and convey this information in a timely and proficient manner.Ability to work in a fast-paced and open environmentExcellent communication skills and the ability to interact across all levels in a confident, professional manner.Enthusiasm and dedication to MSK's vision, mission, and values.Additional Information:Location: Commack, NYSchedule : This is a fully onsite position, Monday through Friday. Standard hours are 9 AM to 5 PM; however, flexibility is required 1–2 days per week to accommodate an adjusted schedule of either 8 AM to 4 PM or 10 AM to 6 PM based on clinic needs. On days with the later schedule, hours may extend beyond 6 PM if the clinic runs longer than expected.Reporting to the Clinical Research SupervisorHelpful Links :Compensation PhilosophyBenefitsPay Range: $29.03 - $44.92FSLA Status: Non-ExemptClosing :At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.