Clinical Research Coordinator I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

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. 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 Related Field of Study required
Background in psychology or mental health discipline
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, required
Careful attention to detail required
Ability to concurrently handle multiple projects required
Initiative taking and ability to problem-solve effectively and independently required
Ability to adhere to protocol and regulatory guidelines
Proficiency with Microsoft-based software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required
Affirming and nondiscriminatory attitudes and behaviors towards all people required
This position requires a high degree of motivation and self-sufficiency, although training will be provided

Nice To Haves

Human subjects research experience
Experience with REDCap
Experience with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation
Experience working with diverse groups of individuals
Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems strongly desired

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.
Manages and prioritizes multiple projects simultaneously
Maintains records and databases
Performs administrative support duties as required
Organizes correspondence across multiple project sites
Creates, submits, and maintains ethics applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and materials for a variety of domestic and international ethics committees
Coordinates operations of clinical research activities such as study documentation, reporting, & logistics
Oversees and coordinates the recruitment, enrollment, and study visits of research participants
Acts as a point of contact for the study
Trains new study staff and trainees
Participates in qualitative and quantitative (SPSS, RStudio) data analysis
Participates in manuscript writing and submission
Performs other responsibilities include maintaining participant databases, leading and/or participating in weekly team/departmental meetings, and other various administrative tasks