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

https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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