Clinical Research Nurse

Position Overview

This is a regular, full-time, on-site position based at our New Haven, Connecticut facility.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) to join our dynamic clinical research team. The CRN plays a pivotal role in the conduct of clinical research studies, serving as both a study lead and a key resource for protocol execution and participant care. This role ensures the safety, well-being, and rights of research participants while maintaining compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and all applicable regulatory requirements.

As a member of the clinical team, this position will be responsible for managing moderately complex trials, overseeing investigational product administration and accountability, coordinating clinical procedures, conducting assessments, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation of study data. The CRN will collaborate closely with investigators, research coordinators, research nurses, imaging staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support study start-up, execution, and close-out activities.

This position offers the opportunity for meaningful participant interaction and impactful contributions to advancing research in neurodegenerative diseases. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Prior clinical research experience is required.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Works directly with research participants, including administering investigational drugs, monitoring for adverse effects, and ensuring proper follow-up. 

• Apply advanced clinical skills within the registered nurse scope of practice, as defined by the Connecticut Department of Health. This includes but is not limited to drug administration and accountability, laboratory sample collection, processing, and shipping, performing phlebotomy, intravenous (IV) insertions and management, arterial line maintenance, conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms, and managing investigational products. 

• Manages the daily operations of conducting moderately complex clinical trials, including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and scheduling, ensuring compliance with study protocols and milestone timelines. 

• Coordinates and executes study start-up and close out activities, maintaining adherence to timelines and regulatory requirements. 

• Manages a workload of clinical studies within a collaborative clinical support team, contributing to imaging and experimental research trials while adhering to ICH, GCP, and other regulatory standards. 

• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of and adheres to all assigned study protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions (WIDs) as outlined in the job training matrix. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

Required: 

• Active Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted 

• Minimum 2-3 years of clinical research experience.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities with excellent attention to detail. 

• Proven ability to establish rapport, address sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality with a diverse range of research participants and vendors. 

• Effective collaboration within multi-disciplinary team environments. • Exceptional problem-solving, critical decision-making, and professional judgement skills. 

• Embodies ethics and integrity, adhering to company policies and community standards in all professional conduct. 

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork and fosters positive working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners. 

• Competent in using standard Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software tools. 

Unique Department Requirements: 

• Exposure to ionizing radiation 

• Biohazard exposure to human blood and bodily fluids 

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs (for heavy equipment and patient positioning) 

• Intermittent evening and weekend work may be required 

• Travel to meetings may be required

PLEASE NOTE:

Please note that since this is position is fully onsite, in the case of epidemic or other health crisis, employee must be willing to take reasonable steps to ensure that bacterial and viral infections are not spread to others including but not limited to temperature checks, vaccinations, exclusion from the office building, and other precautions as required by the building’s landlord.

What We Offer:

·    Competitive Salary

·    Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan

·    Long-Term Disability

·    Life Insurance

·    Retirement Plan

XingImaging, a Mitro Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.