Clinical Research Coordinator I, Global Enterics Laboratory

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

39d•$21 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Enterics Laboratory's Clinical Research Coordinator I position combines Clinical Research Coordination (25%) and Laboratory Research Technician responsibilities (75%). Daily responsibilities include patient recruitment, enrollment, informed consent, and blood collection for clinical studies, along with processing and documentation of samples in compliance with regulatory standards. The majority of time will be spent conducting wet lab experiments using human-derived samples to support ongoing and new research projects, including routine molecular and microbiological techniques, data collection, and lab maintenance. Candidates should have prior bench research experience; phlebotomy experience is preferred, but training will be provided. This position is ideal for individuals interested in bridging patient-facing clinical research with hands-on laboratory investigation. 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
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.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience is preferred

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.
Conducting wet lab experiments using human-derived samples to support ongoing and new research projects.
Performing routine molecular and microbiological techniques.
Data collection and lab maintenance.