Clinical Research Associate II or Clinical Research Associate II RN - Bioethics Program

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bioethics Program at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a multidisciplinary program dedicated to addressing the ethical dimensions of pediatric care and cutting-edge biomedical research. The program is led by two core faculty — Dr. Liza-Marie Johnson, whose scholarship focuses on clinical and research ethics with particular emphasis on informed consent, patient-provider communication, and the ethics of novel interventions — and Dr. Meaghann Weaver, whose work spans bioethics, palliative care, quality of life, and end-of-life decision-making for seriously ill children. Together with a clinical ethicist and 2.5 clinical research associate FTE, the team provides clinical and research ethics consultation services, produces original scholarship in bioethics, and engages in organizational ethics to help shape institutional policy and culture. Research themes across the program include ethical issues in pediatric genomic sequencing, communication and decision-making with seriously ill children and their families, the allocation of emerging therapies, and the experience of suffering and end-of-life care in pediatric populations. The program operates at the intersection of rigorous bioethical inquiry and complex pediatric care, offering a rich environment for scholarly collaboration and meaningful clinical and organizational impact. The Clinical Research Associate II or Clinical Research Associate II RN is responsible for performing data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research. Develops, maintains, and/or monitors case report forms. Ensures compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s) utilizing quantitative and qualitative methodology. Provides data and reports to the collaborating research organization or study sponsor. Helps to prepare literature searches/summations and assists in grant writing and manuscript preparation/ submission. The research team studies issues related to clinical and research ethics ranging from quality-of-life data, ethics analysis, to health system reviews. The CRA II or CRA II RN often partners with pediatric families impacted by serious or chronic illness such as sickle cell disease, pediatric cancer, and childhood neuromuscular disorders. Care models may include palliative, hospice, and bereavement care.

Requirements

For Clinical Research Associate II: Bachelor's degree in relevant area required.
For Clinical Research Associate II RN: Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
Minimum Requirement: 2+ years of experience in carrying out research preferably in healthcare settings.
Experience managing cross-functional communication, including liaison between site and study teams.
Some experience with documentation and tracking systems/processes.
Proven performance in earlier role.
For Clinical Research Associate II RN: (LC: RN-TN) Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Non-Compact state. (LC: RN-MISS, RN-ARK or RN-KY) Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred, ideally in bioethics or related field. (For CRA II)
Master's degree preferred, ideally in bioethics or related field. (For CRA II RN)
Master's degree and some experience preferred, ideally working with patient communities or in bioethics.

Responsibilities

Act as site study coordinator recruiting participants, conducting informed consent process as designated and assisting with protocol submissions for review by federal or institutional committees (e.g. CTSRC and IRB) as applicable.
Develop, maintain, monitor, and/or share assigned/relevant documentation (e.g., investigator files, case report forms, study data).
Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.
Conduct interviews and focus-groups with study participants.
Prepare submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variances, violations).
Prepare detailed data reports as required.
(As applicable) Provide patient care, education, and management (e.g., routine test conduct; assistance in clinical procedures; medication instruction, monitoring, and documentation; patient care coordination; education on protocol activities).
Engages in literature reviews and synthesis the findings.
Assists in grant preparation.
Participates in research manuscript preparation and submissions.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.