Research Nurse (Oakland)

Position Overview

Oakland Clinical is hiring a Research Nurse (RN or LVN+IV) to work with our team of clinicians on studies of investigational drugs infused into study participants. As part of the Irvine Clinical Network—the largest independent clinical trial group on the West Coast—Oakland Clinical leads in neurology with a focus on Alzheimer’s Disease treatment and prevention studies, while also conducting trials in psychiatry and obesity medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer study drug per protocol for several research trials, especially IV infusion studies in older adults.
• Monitor post-dose participant safety per protocol.
• Check vitals, perform EKGs, or perform blood draws as needed.
• Produce attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate, and complete study data.
• Perform study procedures in accordance with GCP and study protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Valid California nursing license (RN) or valid LVN with infusion therapy certifications.
• Demonstrated skill in IV insertion, maintenance, and removal.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks with precision.
• Strong command of professional spoken and written English.

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time, in-person position located at our clinic near Alta Bates Summit in Oakland on the 11th floor of a secure medical building with transit access and a multi-story parking garage.
• Compensation: Starting salary of $83,200 per year or $40 per hour.
• Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), and other benefits available for eligible full-time employees.
• Join a growing network with five clinics throughout California, marking our expansion into the San Francisco Bay Area.