Clinical Trials Technician, Oncology Clinical Trials

The Flint Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University is seeking applications to fill the position of Clinical Trials Technician.

This position will manage the patient intake process and obtain a detailed client history, perform vitals and sample collections, and assist clinicians in physical examinations.

They will be responsible for administering treatments to trials patients such as chemotherapy, study drugs, and other medications.

They will help with data collection including lesion measurements and photo documentation, etc. They will also serve as the client liaison regarding questions about the clinical trials logistics or scheduling and client eligibility.

They will also assist in the clinical trials lab with protocol development, clinical trial preparation, and close out including sample management, shipping, study document development, etc.

Participate in required clinical trials-related training / continuing education.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; The department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Required Job Qualifications

• BS degree
• Certified veterinary technician with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Must be comfortable with the administration and monitoring of sedation and anesthesia in dogs and cats
• Ability to work with others in a team atmosphere.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; The department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Previous experience in veterinary oncology / chemotherapy administration
• Previous experience with veterinary and / or human clinical trials
• Familiarity with benchtop / lab procedures

Diversity Statement Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and / or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Essential Duties Job Duty Category Patient Care Duty / Responsibility

Providing technical and nursing support to animal cancer patients, clinicians, students, and clients associated with the clinical trials service.

This includes being responsible for intake of patients on clinical trials for appointments and obtaining detailed history from owners, performing vital signs and weight on canine and feline patients, sample collection (blood, urine, feces, tumor / lymph node aspirates) from trials patients, and assisting Dr.

in physical examinations and data collection including lesion measurements and photo documentation.

• Administering sedation and anesthesia for procedures such as tumor biopsies, bone marrow aspirates, etc. and monitoring patients during these procedures.
• Administering treatments to trials patients including chemotherapy, study drugs, and other medications by various methods (oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular).

Percentage Of Time 65 Job Duty Category Client Interactions Duty / Responsibility

• Serving as client liaison to respond to questions / concerns that clients may have about their pets or bring these concerns to clinicians.
• Obtaining informed consent from owners.
• Fielding consultation inquiries from the veterinary community and public concerning clinical trial eligibility.
• Seeking information from past clients for case follow up.

Percentage Of Time 25 Job Duty Category Administration Duty / Responsibility

Assisting Drs., clinical trials coordinator, and other technicians as needed with duties such as protocol development, sample processing, clinical trial preparation and close out including sample management, shipping, case report form development, etc.

Participate in required clinical trials-related training / continuing education.

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