Clinical Research Coordinator I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

13d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Tedeschi Lab focuses on calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease, which is a common crystalline arthritis in older adults. The CRC will be involved in three main projects: a randomized controlled trial of colchicine versus placebo in participants with CPPD disease, a registry of individuals with CPPD disease, and a study focused on bone and CPPD disease. The ideal candidate for this role will be highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities independently while meeting deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, honesty, and a proactive problem-solving approach are essential, along with an interest in learning new skills. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with patients, particularly older adults, for study recruitment and research study visits. Responsibilities will also include retrieving and handling surgical specimens from the operating room and transporting whole-blood specimens across the hospital. Prior experience with tissue processing and microtomy or other histology techniques is preferred but not required.

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

Prior experience with tissue processing and microtomy or other histology techniques is preferred but not required.

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.
Retrieving and handling surgical specimens from the operating room.
Transporting whole-blood specimens across the hospital.