Westat

Job Title

Oncology Research Nurse

Location

MD - Rockville

Job Description

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat is seeking an Oncology Research Nurse (Senior Research Associate) to participate as a member of a research team studying genetic, clinical, and environmental factors associated with cancer in individuals, families, and other populations.

This position requires onsite work at our client location in Rockville, MD.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of study protocols.
• Coordinate the collection of study data and biospecimens.
• Perform data entry and quality control.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary team supporting clinical evaluation and follow up.

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing with 5 years of experience and at least 3 years of experience in adult and/or pediatric oncology nursing.
• Demonstrated experience in genetic research.
• Current RN licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree or equivalent in nursing, public health, or related field.
• Able to collaborate effectively with teams, managers, and/or clients.
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
• Sick Leave (10 days per year)
• Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays per year)
• Professional Development
• Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Job ID

28131BR

Career Area

Research - Health Studies

Pay Range

The anticipated salary range for this role is $95,000 to $130,000 commensurate with experience.

Bonus Eligibility

yes