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The Clinical Research Associate II-RN is responsible for performing data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research. Develops, maintains, and/or monitors case report forms. Ensures compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s). Provides data and reports to the collaborating research organization or study sponsor. This position will support a new childhood cancer survivorship research project that focuses on health outcomes associated with immunotherapy treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The Clinical Research Associate II-RN will work closely with recruiting centers and serve as the primary point of contact for all study participants. This role will be working primarily on campus.  

Please note this position is grant funded through June 2028 and is contingent upon future funding.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as site study coordinator conducting informed consent process as designated and assisting with protocol submissions (internally sponsored and/or externally sponsored) for review by federal or institutional committees (e.g. CTSRC and IRB) as applicable.

• Develop, maintain, monitor, and/or share assigned/relevant documentation (e.g., investigator files, case report forms, study data).

• Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.

• Prepare submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variances, violations).

• Prepare detailed data reports as required.

• (As applicable) Provide patient care, education, and management (e.g., routine test conduct; assistance in clinical procedures; medication instruction, monitoring, and documentation; patient care coordination; education on protocol activities).

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.

• Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: 2+ years of experience in carrying out research, preferably in healthcare settings.

• Experience Exception: Master's degree and some experience preferred.

• Prior experience working in a clinical research environment with a focus on participant engagement, consent, and study visit support highly preferred.

• Experience managing cross-functional communication, including liaison between site and study teams.

• Some experience with documentation and tracking systems/processes.

• Proven performance in earlier role.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

• (LC: RN-TN) Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Non-Compact state.

• (LC: RN-MISS, RN-ARK or RN-KY) Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $70,720 - $126,880 per year for the role of Clinical Research Associate II RN.

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