Clinical Trial Liaison - Cancer Center - Hybrid

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa is seeking a Clinical Trial Liaison to coordinate observational, translational, and clinical research projects and related laboratory investigations at the University of Iowa’s Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC). This includes coordinating patient specimens and data workflows related to research projects including the Molecular Epidemiology Resources (MERs), Patient Enhancing Research Collaborations at Holden (PERCH), HCCC’s comprehensive biorepository enrollment program, and clinical trials portfolio (industry, national, and investigator-initiated studies). This position is responsible for coordinating collection and distribution of biospecimens and corresponding clinical data, development, and maintenance of project regulatory needs, maintaining multiple project related databases and creating/adapting workflows to meet requirements outlined in study protocols. Works closely with the Clinical Research Services and Biospecimen Procurement teams, collaborates with physicians and researchers in the development of translational and observational protocols and actively pursues research goals for the Translational Research Program. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of both on-campus (UI Health Care) and remote work within the state of Iowa upon completion of a 6 month onsite training period, with the majority of work taking place on the U of I/UI Health Care campus. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1-3 years of experience in the conduct of social science/behavioral/medical research or clinical programming.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage complex information with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Knowledge of computer-based programs and databases.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and procedures associated with human subject research.
Knowledge of UIHC pathology workflows
Relevant experience in oncology research or related management of information and data.
Experience with procurement of human tissues and specimens and data.
Experience with clinical research applications such OnCore, REDCap or Labmatrix.
Experience with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Coordinates BioMER translational research studies including recruitment, coordination, scheduling, and sample collection of participating subjects.
Coordinates activities and workflows associated with collections/procurement, pathology review, documentation and distribution of tissue, blood, buccal, bone marrow and other approved samples from patients through close interaction with tissue procurement services, cancer center research teams, pathologists, physicians, sponsors, and other related clinical care and research staff.
Assists with the development, review, and maintenance of laboratory manuals and specimen collection workflows for investigator-initiated oncology clinical trials.
Participates in the Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) Working Group and other committees to support study startup, laboratory operations, and process improvement initiatives.
Populates and enhances databases containing research information obtained through review of patient charts and samples, lab reports and other related information and in a manner that complies with Institutional Review Board requirements and in response to physician and research needs and requirements. May create new databases for new projects as needed.
Assists with ongoing research collaborations involving outside institutions ensuring that data and samples are collected and processed in a manner consistent between the institutions.
Gathers and maintains data for research trials and laboratory investigations within the HCCC. Creates worksheets, flow sheets and assorted tools to provide source documentation of protocol procedures.
Maintains skills/competency related to specimen processing equipment, and procedures common to the patient population of the HCCC.
Initiates and composes correspondence and related materials to principal investigators outlining review of the protocol studies, maintains documentation of protocols and relevant data, follow-up correspondence, and summaries.
Coordinate preparation of Data and Material Sharing Agreements for ancillary projects associated with current projects for external and internal investigators. May initiate routing of agreements through Sponsored Programs and Office for Research.
Assists in the development and preparation of materials for reports to be written by faculty and staff on various oncology protocols and in compiling summary data for analysis, submission to study sponsors and for staff preparing reports, publications, manuscripts, research papers, grant funding proposals, and presentations.
Acts as a liaison to the University Business Office by identifying exact patient tests and procedures being paid for by study sponsors and assisting patients with questions related to protocol billing procedures.
Maintains records and services provided and monitors individual protocol budgets.
Contribute to development of project budget for cost recovery and fee-for-service studies.
May perform other administrative support tasks in support of the research (e.g., organize and facilitate meetings/ events, respond to inquiries, recruit research participants, monitor research protocols, data collection, analysis, and management; local site coordinator; maintain website content, etc.).
Assists with the preparation of educational materials for patients and other staff as needed to carry out protocol.
Prepares comprehensive notes and reports detailing results of clinical research and the methods used.
Provides and presents information to faculty, staff, patients and others on clinical research and methods employed in research studies.
Attends coordinated protocol and laboratory meetings as required.
Contribute to training of new members of the research team including research assistants and medical students.
Perform other duties as assigned.