Clinical Research Specialist

Clinical Research Specialist

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Farmington, Connecticut

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Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director, Clinical & Translational Research Support (DCTRS), the Clinical Research Specialist (CRS) supports investigators at The Jackson Laboratory and their clinical collaborators by contributing clinical site and regulatory expertise to grant proposal development and clinical protocol design, development and implementation.

This role facilitates expansion of the JAX clinical research portfolio and ensures that clinical studies are designed and conducted per established policies, procedures, regulations, and good clinical practices (GCP).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to JAX faculty and collaborators in developing clinical research proposals for external and internal funding by contributing to study design, human subject protection components, and development of clinical study protocols for funded grants

• Participate in clinical site management activities and provide site support through identification and qualification of clinical sites, preparation of initial IRB submission materials and recruitment plans, providing ongoing problem solving and support to clinical sites.

• Develop and maintain JAX clinical research Standard Operating Procedures

• Contribute clinical research operations expertise to development of project components

• Collaborate with DCTRS and JAX IRB in developing and delivering educational programs to investigators and key study personnel on compliance with federal regulations and JAX policies & procedures

• Facilitate collaborative research between JAX investigators and clinical site investigators and staff by taking the lead in clinical protocol and supporting document development and moving the project forward through IRB submission

• Education and Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in health sciences or relevant scientific area (e.g. epidemiology, clinical research administration, public health, biology)

• Minimum of three years of experience in patient facing clinical research (study coordination) in an academic or other clinical setting

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in clinical study design, statistical analysis, protocol development, informed consent process and regulation, CRF development, IRB regulations and requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary collaborators

• Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously and to effectively prioritize tasks and responsibilities

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong commitment to customer service.

• Pay Range: $69,711 - $101,081, pay is determined by years of experience

About JAX:

• The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California, New York, Florida), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

• Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

• The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

• About Us

Bar Harbor:

• The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries.

Ellsworth:

• The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice.

• Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants.

Farmington:

• JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup.

• JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories.

• In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports.

Sacramento:

• The JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums. Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year.

Augusta:

• JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.

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