Clinical Trials Technician, Oncology Clinical Trials

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a Clinical Trials Technician to support the Flint Animal Cancer Center's clinical trials team. The role involves patient intake, vital signs, sample collection, and assisting clinicians during examinations, with mandatory in-person work.

The ideal candidate has a CVT with 3+ years of related experience, comfort with anesthesia, and strong teamwork. Responsibilities include data collection, protocol support, and client liaison to ensure trial success.

Qualifications

• BS or Associate's degree with CVT certification and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Comfort with sedation and anesthesia administration and monitoring in dogs/cats.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and nursing support for animal cancer patients on clinical trials.
• Obtain detailed owner history, vital signs, and collect samples for analysis.
• Administer sedation, anesthesia, chemotherapy or trial drugs as needed.
• Assist in data collection, lesion measurements, and photo documentation.
• Serve as client liaison and coordinate trial scheduling and eligibility.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Clinical care

Education

BS degree

Associate's Degree

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

3+ years relevant experience

Job description

Job Description Position Summary:

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduates veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in environment of interdisciplinary collaboration. The Flint Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University is seeking applications to fill the position of Clinical Trials Technician. This position will manage the patient intake process and obtain a detailed client history, perform vital and sample collections, and assist clinicians in physical examinations.

They will be responsible for administering treatments to trials patients such as chemotherapy, study drugs, and other medications and administer and monitor sedation and anesthesia for patients. They will help with data collection including lesion measurements and photo documentation, etc. They will also serve as the client liaison regarding concerns about patients and questions about the clinical trials logistics or scheduling and client eligibility. They will also assist in the clinical trials lab with protocol development, clinical trial preparation, and close out including sample management, shipping, study document development, etc. Participate in required clinical trials-related training/continuing education. This position is fully in-person.

Full Consideration Date:

To ensure full consideration, by Monday, October 19 at 11:59pm (MT). The posting will remain open until filled.

Essential Duties:

• Patient Care: Providing technical and nursing support to animal cancer patients, clinicians, students, and clients associated with the clinical trials service to include: intake of patients on clinical trials for appointments and obtaining detailed history from owners, obtaining vital signs and weight on canine and feline patients, sample collection (blood, urine, feces, tumor/lymph node aspirates) from trials patients, and assisting Dr. in physical examinations and data collection including lesion measurements and photo documentation. Administering sedation and anesthesia for procedures such as tumor biopsies, bone marrow aspirates, etc. and monitoring patients during these procedures. Administering treatments to trials patients including chemotherapy, study drugs, and other medications by various methods (oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular).
• Client Interactions: Serve as the primary client liaison by responding to questions and concerns regarding patient care and communicating clinical concerns to veterinarians and clinicians as appropriate. Obtain informed consent from pet owners and conduct client follow-up to gather information for case follow up. Fielding consultation inquiries from the veterinary community and public concerning clinical trial eligibility.
• Administration: Assisting Drs., clinical trials coordinator, and other technicians as needed with duties such as protocol development, sample processing, clinical trial preparation and close out including sample management, shipping, case report form development, etc. Participate in required clinical trials-related training/continuing education.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires). The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree OR Associate's Degree AND Certified veterinary technician with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be comfortable with the administration and monitoring of sedation and anesthesia in dogs and cats.
• Ability to work with others in a team atmosphere.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in veterinary oncology/chemotherapy administration.
• Previous experience with veterinary and/or human clinical trials.
• Familiarity with benchtop/lab procedures.

Salary Range

$60,000-$70,000

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

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