UNIV - RHN Research Study Coordinator - Hollings Cancer Center

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•$45,300 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) and Assistant Director of Community Site Research within the Hollings Cancer Center, this position coordinates, establishes, and supervises complex research protocols MUSC Florence to efficiently and effectively integrate the National Cancer Institute (NCI), investigator initiated and industry sponsored oncology trials at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Actively promotes and increases awareness of the clinical trial program within MUSC’s community sites and exercises judgment regarding proper study participant management.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant program experience.
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Possess good finger dexterity.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
Good peripheral vision capabilities.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
Ability to squat and perform job functions.
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted.
Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted.
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.

Responsibilities

Coordinates patient research related activities to accurately meet protocol requirements.
Assists investigators to identify, consent, screen, register/ enroll eligible patients to oncology studies at MUSC Florence on behalf of Hollings Cancer Center.
Timely and accurately collects and submits data to established research bases including the National Cancer Institute, industry sponsors, and MUSC.
Timely and accurately submits Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and other reportable events to the NCI, sponsors, IRB and DSMC per federal guidelines and institutional policies.
Maintain working knowledge of region-specific trial portfolio and participate in disease focus group meetings to support trial start up process for new studies and maintenance of protocol amendments.