Cell and Gene Therapy Research Nurse III

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support for patients enrolled in complex cell and gene therapy clinical trials.
• Monitor patients for therapy-specific adverse events, including cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS).
• Conduct informed consent and perform research visits for cell and gene therapy studies.
• Oversee apheresis procedures, cell collection processes, and pre-infusion preparations.
• Deliver comprehensive patient and family education regarding complex cellular and genetic therapies.
• Manage research nursing documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate with cell therapy laboratories, pharmaceutical sponsors, and regulatory personnel.
• Serve as a clinical expert, mentor, and instructor for advanced therapy nursing practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or completion of an Accelerated Nursing Program.
• Valid New York State RN License.
• 4 years of experience in cell therapy, gene therapy, or hematologic malignancy research nursing within clinical trials.
• Direct experience with CAR-T cell therapy, cellular immunotherapies, or gene therapy protocols.
• BLS or ACLS certification from a nationally recognized organization.
• Required certifications in HIPAA and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) upon hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional nursing certification such as OCN/AOCNP, BMTCN, or cellular therapy nursing certification.
• CCRP/CCRC certification.
• FACT Immune Effector Cell training.
• Supervisory or leadership experience with clinical research staff.
• Familiarity with Columbia University research and clinical systems.

About the Company

Columbia University Medical Center is a leading academic medical center dedicated to providing world-class patient care, conducting groundbreaking research, and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.