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Vitalief Inc. · 2 days ago

Junior Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$45K/yr - $50K/yr

1+ years exp

Vitalief Inc. is a consulting and professional services firm that partners with clinical research sites, sponsors, and CROs to enhance trial activation and operational performance. They are seeking a Junior Clinical Research Coordinator to support high-priority interventional oncology clinical studies, managing day-to-day activities and ensuring compliance with research protocols.

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Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Clinical Research Study Site Leader, support the planning, implementation, and execution of multiple concurrent Medical Oncology interventional studies (Phase II–III). Studies are largely drug and biologic trials that may include radiation and surgical components

Independently manage day-to-day clinical research activities across the full study lifecycle, from start-up through close-out

Collaborate closely with principal investigators, clinical care teams, and ancillary departments (e.g., pathology, radiology, clinical laboratory, surgery, and infusion services) to ensure protocol adherence, patient safety, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines

Support investigators in the preparation and activation of new clinical trials, including feasibility assessments, patient screening, enrollment, and ongoing protocol-driven clinical management and retention of study participants

Coordinate and conduct participant study visits; maintain study databases; and ensure accurate, timely data collection and entry

Manage regulatory documentation, including regulatory binders, IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and compliance with FDA, IRB, and GCP requirements

Identify, assess, document, and report adverse events and serious/unexpected adverse events (SAEs) in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements

Consistently meet or exceed study enrollment and retention targets

Monitor participant safety, prepare required study reports, and support sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and inspections

Maintain accurate study records within Clinical Trial Management Systems and institutional platforms (e.g., OnCore, Epic, ClinicalTrials.gov), including oversight of research billing reviews

Qualification

Clinical research coordinationOncology clinical trialsGCP knowledgePhlebotomy certificationData managementPatient recruitmentMicrosoft OfficeElectronic Health RecordsClinical Trial Management SystemsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree required (healthcare, life sciences, or related field preferred)

Minimum of one (1) year of clinical research coordination experience; academic or institutional research site experience strongly preferred

Prior experience supporting oncology clinical trials strongly preferred

Working knowledge of GCP, FDA, and IRB regulations and clinical research compliance standards

Demonstrated experience with patient recruitment and retention, IRB submissions, data management, and adverse event reporting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with investigators, clinical staff, sponsors, and research participants

Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proactive, adaptable, and self-motivated, with strong critical thinking and prioritization skills

Compassionate, professional demeanor with strong patient-facing skills and the ability to translate complex clinical information into clear, patient-friendly language

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience with Electronic Health Records (Epic preferred) and Clinical Trial Management Systems (OnCore preferred)

Preferred

Phlebotomy certification or willingness to obtain training preferred

Benefits

20 PTO days + 9 paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability

401(k) retirement program

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Company

Vitalief Inc.

We recruit top talent from across the clinical research industry to support our clients in planning and execution of successful clinical trials with the goal of having a positive impact on people’s lives.

Founded in 2021

New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA

51-200 employees