Clinical Research Coordinator I, General Internal Medicine (Gout Study - per diem)

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Treat-to-Target Serum Urate versus Treat-to-Avoid Symptoms in Gout Trial (TRUST trial) will test two different treatment strategies for gout. The position will require 30% - 50% effort for a minimum of 2-3 years. The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) processes and ships research specimens and conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, enters data into sponsor-specific electronic data capture forms, performs administrative tasks, and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. Will also assist with audits and quality control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• 0-2 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent organization and communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Detail oriented with the ability to follow through.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
• Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times.
• Computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients who are potentially eligible to enroll in the study by reviewing their information in patient lists and in the electronic medical record.
• Conducts telephone interviews and performs procedures to screen and enroll study participants including obtaining informed consent.
• Schedules patients for study visits.
• Utilizes study specific data collection and data documentation tools, completes clinical research assessments, and makes study related observations.
• Collects and organizes patient data. Reviews data for quality and completeness based on established protocols.
• Performs clinical tests as required after the appropriate training (Phlebotomy).
• Assists with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems.
• May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files.
• Maintains ongoing communications with the research coordinator and PIs for data collection needs.
• Adheres to Good Clinical Procedures (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as well as to protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research patient data.
• Other duties including send out mailings, taking inventory/ordering supplies, monitoring and setting up equipment.

Benefits

• This position is grant funded through 7/2027. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree