Research Support Specialist

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Fort Myers, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists investigators and/or other study staff in the implementation, coordination and conduct of clinical research activities. Helps to maintain all research protocol data and compliance reporting. Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence since 1984. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network, FCS utilizes innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments to provide world-class cancer care. FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida, including ground-breaking therapies in a community setting. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Analysis & Critical Thinking
Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments and teams
Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population
Background, drug, and nicotine screens
All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.
FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption.
FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing.
Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree preferred
At least two (2) years of medical/clinical work with oncology or clinical research experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs administrative tasks to support investigators and research teams at the Research hubs
Assists in the preparation of supplies for study visits (consent forms, data collection materials, lab kits, etc.)
Maintains office inventory and orders necessary supplies.
Provides assistance in the conduct of site visits/audits by the sponsor or regulatory agencies.
Assists other internal stakeholders in processes related to archival of closed research studies.
Participates in continuing education (i.e., meetings, seminars and other activities) as deemed appropriate.
Order, register, organize, store miscellaneous materials for the clinical sites when needed for treatment appointments.
Will comply with all federal law and the study sponsors’ rules concerning the process of qualifying, receiving, using and accountability of all protocol vendor supplies, per documented standard operating procedures and in agreement with FDA rules and sponsor’s procedure as applicable.
Respects patient rights and protects the confidentiality of patient and organizational confidential information