Clinical Research Coordinator I, OBGYN, Department

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator I to assist with NIH-funded studies across a diverse range of research areas. These include high-risk pregnancy, maternal exposures and their impact on fetal and offspring development, gynecologic cancer, reproductive health technologies, vaginal microbiome research, diabetes in pregnancy, and interventions to improve health outcomes for obstetrics patients during and after giving birth. The CRC will work closely with multiple Primary Investigators, helping to coordinate the day-to-day activities of various research projects. The CRC will also work directly with the department’s program manager to help enhance the visibility of department investigators, both internally and externally, to foster collaborations. The CRC works professionally with clinic staff and internal hospital departments to ensure that hospital and clinic protocols are followed. The CRC consistently strives to assure and improve the quality of all aspects of the research program. The position offers significant involvement in an exciting area of research and a collaborative research environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred
Ability to handle a variety of tasks amid shifting priorities.
Strong analytical skills with a high degree of initiative.
Creative and highly motivated individual with strong organizational and management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task in a dynamic multi-disciplinary research environment.

Nice To Haves

ideally will have a background and/or interest in clinical research

Responsibilities

Approaching and recruiting potential participants in Ob/Gyn clinical spaces while being respectful of clinical work flow
Scheduling initial and follow-up study visits
Conducting study visits that involve obtaining informed consent and completing demographic and attitudinal questionnaires as well as administering educational and clinical interventions as appropriate
Coordinating collection of participant samples including delivery samples, and being present to facilitate sample collection which may require some work outside of the standard work day
Maintaining confidential, accurate, and detailed records of study visits
Acting as a study resource for participants
Performing other miscellaneous research/study visit tasks including kit assembly, at times sample aliquoting or organization, sample location and packing for shipment, freezer organization and mapping, and sample transport/pick up from clinical areas and collaborating laboratories
Assistance with coordination of study activities and oversight of research activities across the department
Preparation of IRB applications, amendments, and maintaining appropriate documentation
Maintaining regulatory compliance for studies
Monitoring study files
Data entry and management
Scheduling and attending program and study meetings, creating agendas and compiling minutes for project-related meetings
Maintaining study documentation and preparing study progress reports
Serving as a liaison with outside co-investigators as well other hospital programs and departments
Handling reimbursements for study participant compensation and for other study-related purchases
Providing administrative support as needed
Assistance with preparation of presentations and manuscripts
Performing literature/library searches
Participating as a flexible member of the research team in achieving its overall goals, including sample processing at times
The CRC will work closely with the department’s program manager to enhance the visibility of investigators and their research within and outside the department.
They will help foster a collaborative research community, helping to ensure that investigators are supported in their research endeavors.
This will include facilitating connection between internal and external collaborators, organizing departmental research meetings, and promoting the sharing of research findings across different teams within and outside of the department.