Oncology Research Specialist - FT

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks an on-site coordinator to support oncology clinical trials and regulatory documentation. You will work with the PI and trial team to start new studies and maintain compliant records throughout the study lifecycle.

The role emphasizes ensuring audit-ready documentation, patient eligibility assessment, and coordination with local research staff. Preference is given to candidates with healthcare experience and CRC certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Certification in clinical research (SoCRA, ACRP, RAPS, etc.) preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with clinical, regulatory, business, and other documentation for oncology research/clinical trials.
• Participates in study start-up activities with the PI and team to initiate new projects.
• Maintains protocol amendments, deviations, and consent changes for oncology studies with audit-ready documentation.
• Maintains documentation for assigned studies.
• Supports filing systems, data repositories, and systems.
• Monitors clinical trial compliance by reporting issues as needed.
• Obtains required documentation and assesses patient eligibility for studies.
• Contacts local staff to confirm scheduling of tests and treatments per protocol.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred

Experience in healthcare setting preferred

Certification in clinical research (SoCRA, ACRP, RAPS, etc.) preferred

Phlebotomy experience preferred

Job description

Department:

80096 Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Clinical Trials: Morehead

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F, 9-5

Pay Range:

$25.30 - $37.95

This role is grant funded.

Essential Functions

• Assists with clinical, regulatory, business, and other documentation associated with oncology research projects/clinical trials within department.
• Participates in the study project start-up activity, works with the PI and others to initiate new research projects.
• Maintains protocol amendments, deviations, and informed consent changes regarding oncology research studies, assures all documentation is managed compliantly and maintained in an audit-ready manner.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for assigned studies.
• Assists in the maintenance of filing systems, data repositories and systems.
• Assists in the monitoring of clinical trial compliance by reporting issues and problems appropriately.
• Obtains required documentation and to assess patient eligibility for research studies.
• Contacts local research staff to confirm scheduling of tests/treatments required by protocol.
• Obtains and completes data for patients enrolled on clinical trials.

Physical Requirements

Primarily works in an office setting. Requires full range of body motion; sitting for extensive periods of time; walking, standing, reading, and writing/keyboarding. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range. Must speak and read/write clearly in English. Must be able to be mobile within the entire healthcare system and other locations that participate in clinical trials.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred, Health/Science preferred. Experience in a healthcare setting preferred, especially cancer care and/or clinical research. Certification in clinical research (SoCRA, ACRP, RAPS, etc.) preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.