Clinical Research Nurse

Clinical Research Nurse (Per Diem)

Location: Secaucus, NJ (On-site required)

Reports To: Executive Medical Director and Principal Investigator

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed, full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada, and China, growing significant YoY growth. Our core competencies include pre-clinical, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a licensed and detail-oriented Clinical Research Nurse in support of clinical trials conducted at Frontage Clinical Services. Responsible for working under the guidance of the Investigators; Management, Study Coordinator and Supervisor, to perform study procedures required in clinical studies conducted on behalf of sponsors at the Frontage Clinical Services site in Secaucus.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Clinical Study Coordinators in any task as needed.
• Administer Medications (including IV administration route) per doctor's and protocol instructions.
• Perform study procedures (e.g., venipunctures, obtain and process biological specimen samples, vital signs, safety assessments, etc.) as required by study protocol under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigators, Director, Associate Director, and Clinical Research Coordinators.
• Record study data in the source documents. Evaluate and review study data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Develops a high level of familiarity and knowledge of the study protocol and flow chart of study procedures.
• Develops a strategy for implementing study procedures in compliance with the study protocol.
• Assists the Principal Investigator with gathering and recording relevant data for adverse event reporting and expedited reporting of serious adverse events to the sponsor.
• Responsible for maintaining emergency medication in the crash cart.
• Assists in the administration of informed consent to research subjects under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Assists in the screening of research subjects to evaluate their eligibility for a clinical study.
• Creates and performs QC procedures.
• Assists in the reconciliation of IPs and maintaining accountability.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may supervise the activities of other Clinical Services personnel (e.g., Laboratory and Medical Technicians/ Assistants, Administrative Assistants, and Recruiters.)
• Shows desire and initiative to increase knowledge and skills in clinical research.

Education and Requirements:

• Bachelors in Science in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact with the Principal Investigator, Sub-Investigators, and Frontage Clinical Services and sponsor personnel.
• 1-3 years' experience in clinical research is desirable. Knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements is necessary, or mandatory on-job training will be required.

Salary: $45-$55/hour

Benefits:

• 401k Employer Match with immediate vesting
• Vision Insurance
• Medical and Dental Insurance with multiple coverage options
• FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Holidays and PTO

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.