Oncology Clinical Research Nurse

Hiring Department

Medical Research Office

Job Description

This position provides nursing management and coordination of oncology clinical trials and research participants within the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. The Clinical Research Nurse serves as the clinical and protocol expert for assigned studies and disease areas, coordinating research activities across the participant’s clinical trial journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen, recruit, consent as authorized, enroll, and follow research participants in accordance with study protocols, eligibility requirements, institutional policies, applicable regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Coordinate protocol-required visits, assessments, treatments, procedures, follow-up, and other research activities in collaboration with investigators, clinical care teams, and ancillary services.
• Monitor participant safety, including adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol-defined toxicities, and treatment modifications, and collaborate with investigators and the research team to ensure appropriate documentation and reporting.
• Maintain accurate and timely source documentation and provide clinical information necessary to support study data collection, case report forms, monitoring, and audit activities.
• Participate in IRB and regulatory activities for assigned studies, including maintaining awareness of study status and regulatory requirements; identifying protocol changes, deviations, safety events, consent updates, and other activities that may require IRB or regulatory action; and collaborating with investigators and CTO regulatory staff to support timely and compliant submissions and reporting.
• Collaborate with CTO regulatory and data staff to maintain accurate, complete, and compliant study records while providing the clinical expertise necessary to address IRB, sponsor, and monitor questions.
• Serve as the clinical and operational expert for assigned protocols and applicable oncology disease working groups.
• Provide protocol-specific education and guidance to investigators, staff, and ancillary teams involved in study activities.
• Participate in study feasibility, implementation, sponsor monitoring visits, audits, quality improvement initiatives, and oncology clinical research program development.
• Support enrollment goals and continued growth of the oncology clinical trials portfolio while prioritizing participant safety, protocol compliance, and institutional risk management.
• Provide cross-coverage for oncology clinical research activities as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

This position provides nursing management and coordination of oncology clinical trials and research participants within the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. The Clinical Research Nurse serves as the clinical and protocol expert for assigned studies and disease areas, coordinating research activities across the participant’s clinical trial journey.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing School or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be obtained is necessary.
Possession of a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri is necessary.
Minimum of two years of recent nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting is required.

Preferred Qualifications

At least two years nursing experience in Oncology strongly preferred. Two years’ experience with human subject clinical research process is also preferred

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $75,275.20 - $100,000 annually
Grade: PAT - RN4
University Title: NURSE, CLINICAL RESEARCH
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application, please provide Resume/CV.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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