Clinical Research Nurse - Cancer Center
About The Position
The Cancer Center at Saint Louis University is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to support a growing portfolio of clinical research studies. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact clinical research while leveraging nursing expertise in a role that focuses on study coordination, regulatory compliance, participant oversight, and research operations. The Clinical Research Nurse will use their clinical knowledge and judgment to review study activities, ensure participant safety requirements are met, interpret protocol requirements, and coordinate research-related procedures. While nursing expertise is essential, this role is primarily focused on research operations and study management rather than direct patient care. Due to the nature of clinical trial activation and enrollment timelines, there may be an initial period focused heavily on study startup, regulatory activities, protocol review, and research administration before study enrollment activity increases. Over time, the Clinical Research Nurse will build and manage a portfolio of active research studies. Saint Louis University offers the opportunity to combine patient care with scientific advancement while enjoying a strong work-life balance and exceptional benefits.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current Missouri nursing license or eligibility for Missouri licensure.
- Current BLS certification.
- Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience.
- Experience utilizing electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical research or clinical trials experience.
- Oncology, critical care, acute care, hospital-based, or specialty nursing experience.
- Experience interpreting clinical documentation, laboratory data, and treatment plans.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage complex processes.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate research studies from startup through study completion.
- Review protocols and study documentation to ensure appropriate clinical implementation.
- Monitor study progress and ensure protocol requirements are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, clinical staff, and research team members to support study conduct.
- Serve as a clinical resource for research teams regarding protocol requirements and participant safety considerations.
- Ensure study activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Apply nursing knowledge to evaluate study procedures and ensure participant care requirements are appropriately addressed.
- Provide guidance and coordination to clinical staff performing protocol-related procedures.
- Collaborate closely with SSM clinical teams to facilitate study activities.
- Review participant eligibility, clinical documentation, laboratory results, and protocol requirements.
- Identify and escalate participant safety concerns, protocol deviations, and adverse events when appropriate.
- Maintain study records, regulatory binders, and required study documentation and correspondence.
- Support study startup activities, regulatory submissions, and ongoing compliance requirements.
- Prepare for sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all research-related activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Flexible work schedules available based on department needs
- 15 vacation days
- 13 sick days
- 10+ paid holidays each year
- Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
