Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

9d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC I) works under general supervision and reports to the physician leadership for day-to-day responsibilities and to the MGH Cancer Center Protocol Office (CCPO) Clinical Research Manager for administrative aspects. The CRC I will assist in the management of multiple tissue banking protocols. The following job duties will be performed under general supervision: · Have comprehensive knowledge of all assigned protocols · Develop protocol specific flow charts, intake sheets and other tools as needed to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisition · Assist in the identification and organization of collected samples · Attend research focused team meetings · Maintain accurate patient research files and records of sample procurement · Build and maintain RedCap database of all patients · Prepare and submit protocol amendments and continuing reviews to the designated Institutional Review Board (IRB) for all assigned protocols · Obtain consent from patients to collect and analyze data to ensure quality · Work with collaborators to collect and analyze data to ensure quality · Other projects as identified by physician leadership 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

Ability to work independently and as a team member
Analytical skills and ability to resolve problems
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Working knowledge of various computer applications
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
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.

Nice To Haves

Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

Have comprehensive knowledge of all assigned protocols
Develop protocol specific flow charts, intake sheets and other tools as needed to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisition
Assist in the identification and organization of collected samples
Attend research focused team meetings
Maintain accurate patient research files and records of sample procurement
Build and maintain RedCap database of all patients
Prepare and submit protocol amendments and continuing reviews to the designated Institutional Review Board (IRB) for all assigned protocols
Obtain consent from patients to collect and analyze data to ensure quality
Work with collaborators to collect and analyze data to ensure quality
Other projects as identified by physician leadership
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.