Clinical Research Coordinator I, Cancer Center
About The Position
The Clinical Research Coordinator I coordinates patients through all protocol-required procedures for assigned clinical trials, including consenting, screening, data collection and entry, and follow-up. The coordinator serves as a liaison among regulatory staff, research nurses, clinic staff, clinical faculty, and research sponsors to ensure protocol events are completed according to study calendars. The role supports clinical research protocols from site evaluation and initiation through start-up and study closure, and develops knowledge of assigned disease areas and clinical research responsibilities in oncology. Work may be at the Main Cancer Center, North Cancer Center Clinic, Orange Grove Clinic, or another assigned Arizona Cancer Center location. Visa sponsorship is not available. The coordinator learns and applies Good Clinical Practice and federal regulations, manages clinical trial data in relevant systems, supports patient care and protocol compliance, and maintains communication with study and clinic teams. The role also includes participating in trainings, site visits, monitoring, and audits; learning to collect phlebotomy samples and vital signs; and assisting with trial-related financial processes and archiving as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience.
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including reviewing information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Ability to multitask and use time-management skills.
- Ability to navigate electronic databases.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working or volunteering directly with patients in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patients through protocol-required clinical trial procedures, including consent and re-consent, screening, scheduling, documentation, data submission, and follow-up.
- Apply Good Clinical Practice and Code of Federal Regulations requirements to IRB-approved clinical trial protocols.
- Review eligibility criteria and learn study registration requirements.
- Participate in site evaluation visits, site initiation visits, monitoring visits, audits, trainings, and staff meetings.
- Collect, organize, and enter data into clinical trial management systems, electronic medical records, and electronic data capture systems, following ALCOA-C guidelines.
- Collect required signatures and follow up on monitoring report action items and data queries.
- Learn to evaluate tumor response using RECIST and other oncology evaluation criteria.
- Instruct and counsel patients and family members about research procedures, and communicate patient status to pharmacy and infusion nurses as needed.
- Follow protocol calendars, coordinate patient visits, and ensure protocol compliance and required study time points are met.
- Communicate with clinic staff, research nurses, pharmacokinetic team members, study monitors, physicians, and patients about appointments and research requirements.
- Work with finance teams at the University of Arizona and its clinical partner regarding clinical trial coverage analysis and charges.
- Assist with archiving procedures as needed.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability programs
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members at UA, ASU, and NAU
- State retirement plan
- Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities
- Work-life programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
