Nurse Technician - GRAND Rapids, MI

The START Center for Cancer Research ("START") is the world’s largest early phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research. Throughout our history, START has provided hope to cancer patients in global community practices by offering access to cutting‑edge trials throughout the US and Europe. Today, with over 1,300 studies completed and research facilities in the United States, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland, START’s mission is to accelerate the development of new anticancer drugs that will improve the quality of life and survival for patients with cancer and lead to its eventual cure.

To date, over 43 therapies conducted at START locations have obtained FDA/EMA approval. Incredibly, while Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) conduct 80% of cancer trials, such trials reach only 20% of the patient population—leaving the majority of patients who are treated in community practices and hospitals without access to a clinical trial when their care journey calls for one. START serves the many by bringing cancer trials to physicians and their patients in community hospitals and practices when hope is needed most.

START represents the world’s largest roster of Principal Investigators (PIs) across its eight clinical trial sites. Committed to accelerating passage from trials to treatments, START delivers hope to patients, families, and physicians around the world. As an example, in San Antonio, where START was founded, START treated the first patient ever with Keytruda—the most effective cancer drug in medical history.

We are hiring a Nurse Technician for our Grand Rapids, MI location to work Monday‑Thursday 8 am‑5 pm. This role is responsible for providing patient care to individuals who are participants in clinical trials conducted  Nurse Technician uses appropriate judgment and decision‑making in planning and providing care. Care is to be delivered in a manner consistent with the Standard Operating Procedures and standards of practice, and professional evidence‑based standards.

• Assist professional nurses and/or physicians in conducting examinations.
• Discuss patients’ condition with the nursing team.
• Draw blood and obtain specimens for clinical labs and research labs.
• Take vital signs.
• Perform ECGs.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and treatments and explain procedures.
• Record necessary information for review by nurses or physicians.
• May assist with clinical research or perform other specialized duties requiring supplemental training.
• Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
• Set up equipment and prepare medical exam rooms.
• Prepare charts and lab requisitions for the next clinic day.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 1 year of experience.
• Previous oncology and/or clinical trials experience.
• Current BLS certification.

• Able to perform manual tasks that require the use of fine muscle motor skills.
• Able to lift 60 pounds.
• Able to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods.
• Able to freely bend/stretch.
• Able to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.

• Comprehensive health coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided.
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching.
• Financial security:
  Life and disability insurance for added protection.
• Flexible financial options:
  Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered.
• Well‑being and work‑life balance:
  Paid time off, flexible schedule, and remote work choices provided.
• We work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Deeply rooted in community oncology centers globally, The START Center for Cancer Research provides access to specialized preclinical and early‑phase clinical trials of novel anti‑cancer agents. START clinical trial sites have conducted more…