Quality Assurance Nurse - Clinical Trials
Position Summary
This position is a very important role within the Cancer Centers Clinical Trials Department. Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance Nurse evaluates patient charts and regulatory documents for compliance and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will be required to both maintain and develop quality assurance processes and procedures using working knowledge of ICHGCP requirements along with an understanding for evaluating studies that are Investigator-Initiated NCI and/or Industry funded.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following are some of the duties of a Quality Assurance Nurse:
• Demonstrates general knowledge of biological principles and scientific methods. • Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, IRB, SOPs, GCPs, ICH, etc.) by identifying sources of regulatory information, staying current on all new and existing laws, advising staff on regulatory and quality assurance issues, seeking clarification when needed, and conducting training sessions to inform staff of new guidelines and trends.
• Under the direction of the QA Manager and through the internal audit process, the QA Nurse verifies eligibility for enrollment and verifies source documentation for all case report form (CRF) fields and to ensure proper consent documentation.
• Under the direction of the QA Manager, the QA nurse will conduct training and education for staff on research compliance, institutional policies, federal guidelines, and audit findings as needed.
• Under the direction of the QA Manager, the QA nurse will serves as an Auditor on the Data Safety Monitoring Committee (DSMC) and is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the Investigator Initiated Oncology Trials within Stony Brook Cancer Center.
• Under the direction of the QA Manager, the QA nurse will work with Investigator Initiated Trials support staff to review Food and Drug Administration (FDA) applications made on behalf of the University sponsor-investigators for accuracy and compliance to Federal Code of Regulations.
• Under the direction of the QA Manager, the QA nurse will participate and assist with preparation for routine audit visits.
• Under the direction of the QA Manager, the QA nurse will be responsible for writing audit response letters and developing corrective action plans (CAPA).
• Work directly with QA Manager to prepare presentations or reports to communicate findings and recommendations to Stony Brook Cancer Center administration.
• Functions autonomously with a high level of attention to detail.
• Must be able to exercise judgement and discretion to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Assist in documentation preparation and submission as required from pre and post external inspections (e.g., routine monitoring reports for all studies, including preparing and executing Corrective Action Plans for continuous improvement efforts).
• Under the direction of the QA Manager, the QA nurse will review internal databases for data entry accuracy and completeness (e.g., Oncore, Florence, RedCap).
• Under the direction of the QA Manager, the QA nurse will assist with training and onboarding for new investigators and research staff.
• Under the direction of the QA Manager, the QA nurse will assist with SOP and Work instruction revisions & improvements, including assisting with strategic planning and implementation of continuous improvement efforts.
• Under the direction of the QA Manager, the QA nurse will assist with conducting SIVs (Site Inspections) routine monitoring visiting for multi-institutional sites and monitoring for affiliate sites.
The QA Nurse will be expected to provide backup to the clinical team in the role of a Research Nurse when needed.
Other Duties
Other duties or audits as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing • Current and active NYS RN License • At least 5 years of relevant experience working with Clinical Trials • Work Independently with minimum supervision • Good communicator • Knowledge of Computer systems and databases
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree in nursing • Experience working on Cancer Clinical Trials • Experience working in a QA/QC clinical trials position • Knowledge of regulatory guidance and regulations • Experience with Clinical Trials Monitoring and Auditing
Special Notes
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview
This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days.
Initial Review
An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date.
Application Requirements
Candidates are advised that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date, which is within two weeks of the posting date.
Application Timeline
If within the initial review, no candidate was selected to fill the position, additional applications will be considered for the posted position, however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified and at minimal two weeks after the initial posting date.
Closing Date
Please note that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review and possibly reposted at a later date.
Prior to Start Date
The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
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Anticipated Pay Range
The starting salary range or hiring range for this position is $87,960 - $127,975 per year. The above salary range represents SBUHs good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidates validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.
Some positions offer annual supplemental pay, such as:
• Location pay for UUP full-time positions ($4,000)
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