Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Title: Clinical Research CoordinatorJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee the initiation and activation of new clinical trial protocols. This role involves verifying necessary approvals and coordinating the preparation of study tools to ensure the successful activation and management of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the initiation and activation of clinical trial protocols, including verifying Scientific Review Board, Institutional Review Board, Human Research Oversight Committee, data collection plans, and finance/contract approvals.

• Prepare study tools such as study binders, medication diaries, eligibility checklists, and flow sheets using software like Excel and Word.

• Collaborate with the Research Nurse Clinician and/or physician to review patients' charts and medical history to confirm protocol eligibility and obtain necessary source documents.

• Ensure informed consent forms are obtained, signed, placed in the medical record, and copies provided to patients.

• Register consented research patients with study sponsors and input data into the clinical trials database.

• Maintain research records for all patients enrolled in clinical trials, including patient consent, eligibility, Case Report Forms, registration confirmation, and source documents.

• Assist with grading adverse events using National Cancer Institute common toxicity criteria and complete Serious/Unexpected Adverse Event forms as required.

• Provide regular reports to tumor study group members and Principal Investigators.

• Serve as a liaison with study sponsors, schedule monitoring visits, and respond to sponsors' queries promptly and accurately.

• Ensure compliance with treatment plans and Good Clinical Practice guidelines in collaboration with the Research Nurse Clinician.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator with oncology experience or 3-4 years of complex therapeutic area experience.

• Bachelors Degree.

• 1-3 years of relevant clinical research experience.

• Proficiency in computer software programs such as Excel, Word, and Access.

• Experience and comfort in communicating with patients.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Self-accountable with high standards of professional excellence.

• Resourcefulness and ability to maximize resources.

• Willingness to accept personal and professional responsibility.

Work Environment

The role is set within a clinical operations environment with 40 FTEs across disease-specific groups such as breast, lung, phase 1, and gastrointestinal. The team is currently at 100 FTEs, with 5,000 subjects enrolled per year across Newark and seven other sites statewide. With huge enrollment needs and 300 active trials involving 1,000 active subjects, the long-term goal is to reach 2,500 subjects. The research spans all phases and includes both adult and pediatric trials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Somerville, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerville,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

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