5-7 years of clinical research experience, particularly in oncology
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Health Science, Nursing, or a related field
Possession or eligibility for Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification within 1 year
Proficiency in Good Clinical Practices and Federal regulations
Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
Responsibilities
Coordinate clinical trials and research protocols, guiding teams effectively
Manage subject recruitment and adherence to study protocols
Develop and implement educational programs for clinical staff
Ensure laboratory requirements for specimen handling are met
Act as Primary Research Coordinator across multiple study sites
Mentor and train junior staff in clinical research processes
Assist with creating training materials for onboarding and ongoing education
Benefits
Comprehensive health and welfare coverage including medical, dental, and vision
Paid Time Off programs
Educational Assistance Program for professional development
Retirement plan with employer match
Family support benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Full Job Description
Department:
80028 Research - Clinical Trials: Oncology
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Requires on site responsibilities at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital with possible travel to other Advocate Health sites. Requires occasional schedule flexibility to accommodate clinical appointments outside of typical office hours.
Pay Range $35.50 - $53.25
This position will be onsite located in Midwest Chicago at the Advocate Aurora Research Institute.
Hematology/Oncology Cellular Therapy Research
Cellular therapy research is highly specialized, and ideally, we need licensed RNs - preferably with Oncology experience, and even better if they have Hematology/Oncology or research experience.
Coordinates the conduct of clinical research protocols/projects with an emphasis on the screening, enrolling, and monitoring of patient candidates/participants. Functions as a subject matter expert/resource within Education, Disease Conditions, Computer Applications, Leadership and/or Integration of Research within Clinical Programs.
Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification issued by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) when eligible needs to be obtained within 1 year, or
Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification issued by the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Experience Required:
Typically requires 5 years of experience in Clinical Research enrolling subjects, conducting subject study visits, maintaining source documents and entering data in multiple electronic data systems or critical care or ICU RN Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, International Conference of Harmonization, FDA Guidance documents, Department of Health and Human Services regulations, standard operating procedures.
Ability to successfully conduct and manage a research study.
Ability to provide effective leadership, motivate others and work as a member of a diverse team. Ability to mentor staff and to prepare training plans.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to problem solve and work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Must be able to establish a good rapport with patients, investigators and sponsors.
Competency in using Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Microsoft Office Suite, and other computerized programs
About Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system providing comprehensive health care services to the people of Illinois. The organization is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in Illinois, with more than 500 sites of care and 12 hospitals, including two of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers (the state’s highest designation in trauma care), three Level II trauma centers, one of the area’s largest home health and hospice companies and one of the region’s largest medical groups. Advocate Health Care trains more primary care physicians and residents at its four teaching hospitals than any other health system in the state. As a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate contributed $1.6 billion in charitable care and services to communities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois in 2019.
