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Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator to facilitate the initiation and activation of new clinical trial protocols. This role involves verifying approvals from various oversight committees, preparing study tools, and ensuring compliance with study protocols and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the initiation and activation of clinical trial protocols, ensuring all necessary approvals are in place.
- Prepare study tools such as study binders, medication diaries, eligibility checklists, and flow sheets.
- Develop and maintain study tools using software programs like Excel®, Word®, and Access®.
- Review patients’ charts and medical history to confirm protocol eligibility and obtain source documents.
- Ensure informed consent forms are obtained, signed, documented, and 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 consent forms, eligibility documents, and case report forms.
- Assist with grading adverse events using the latest NCI common toxicity criteria or protocol-specific grading scales.
- Complete Serious/Unexpected Adverse Event forms as required by study sponsors and guidelines.
- Provide regular reports to tumor study group members and Principal Investigators.
- Serve as a liaison with study sponsors, scheduling monitoring visits and responding to queries.
- Ensure studies are conducted according to the treatment plan and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Essential Skills
- 1-2 years of clinical research coordinator experience.
- Strong knowledge of clinical research, oncology, and informed consent processes.
- Proficiency in software programs such as Excel®, Word®, and Access®.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Experience in screening patients and coordinating study activities.
- Comfortable communicating with patients.
- Detail-oriented and resourceful with a commitment to professional excellence.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/hr.
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 hybrid position in Newark,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $30 - $33