Clinical Research Specialist - Oncology

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A Clinical Research Specialist position in the Oncology Investigational Chemotherapy Service is immediately available. This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties related to the procurement, preparation, distribution, and storage of investigational chemotherapy for clinical research studies conducted by principal investigator(s) at Duke University Health System across different therapeutic areas and phases, in accordance to appropriate regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and study-specific protocols/plans and processes. The successful candidate must possess strong drug preparation and customer service skills and be organized and detail-oriented.

Requirements

Work requires knowledge of basic mathematical, data collection and research principles normally acquired through an associate's degree.
Preference for completion of an Associate’s degree and a minimum of one year of closely-related pharmacy technician experience.
Pharmacy Certification required within a year of hire
Work requires one year experience in research or a clerical setting to become familiar with the basic techniques and methods used to collect, compile, verify and store information.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of oncology drug preparation, medical terminology, and pharmaceutical calculations.

Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures including investigational drug order processing, preparation, and distribution to clinical research staff and participants
Prepare investigational medication for both pediatric and adult research participants including orals prescriptions and parenteral medications using aseptic technique
Handle medications in accordance with ICS SOPs, study-specific pharmacy manuals and protocol summaries, and department, regulatory and legal requirements
Receive shipments of investigational drugs provided by study sponsors and record appropriately within Vestigo and sponsor systems as needed
Collect and accurately document participant returns of hazardous and non-hazardous oral investigational drugs for compliance analysis
Ship investigational medication to outside institutions and patients as required
Deliver investigational agents and supplies to patient care areas and to the courier service providers as needed
Transport internally-ordered investigational agents from the Duke pharmacy storeroom to ICS
Conduct routine inventory counts for each investigational drug in order to ensure that the physical quantity on hand corresponds to the quantities recorded on the drug accountability record form (DARF)
Appropriately file source documentation related to investigational drugs, including drug receipts, prescription orders, and work labels
Participate in activities of an investigational drug service, including inventory management and locating of source documentation for monitoring visits and sponsor audits
Complete training as required for key research personnel
Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions (e.g., Vestigo software, temperature monitoring devices, label printers)
Restock auxiliary supplies as needed
Answer and screen telephones calls and directs calls to appropriate personnel when needed
Manage individual responsibilities while supporting the ICS team and contributing to broader team goals
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth
Other duties as requested