Clinical Research Coordinator I

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

17h • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Dr. Nina Gold, a physician-scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Department of Pediatrics and Division of Medical Genetics and Metabolism is hiring a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator. This role is expected to be a 1–2-year position. This individual will assist with contacting participants for an innovative genomics research study, the goal of which is to identify undiagnosed individuals at risk for rare disease. In addition to participant recruitment for the clinical study, the CRC will also assist with data organization, ongoing communication via email and telephone with participants, and collaboration with other researchers on scientific analysis and writing. The CRC can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the medical, ethical, legal, and social implications of implementing genomic medicine. The CRC can often work remotely but will be expected to be present at some participant visits at Massachusetts General Hospital. The ideal candidate will have excellent organization, time management, and communication skills. Individuals interested in medicine, genetic counseling, or other allied health professions who are seeking work for approximately 1-2 years are encouraged to apply for this role. Work requires the level of knowledge typically acquired through completion of Bachelor’s Degree. Work requires the analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. Job Summary Summary Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; and maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a six-month grace period from their hire date (up to one year if starting on a per diem basis) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Science required
• Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred
• Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
• Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met.
• Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews.
• Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.
• Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
• Documents patient visits and procedures.
• Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures.
• Assists with interviewing study subjects.
• Assists with study regulator submissions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level