Clinical Research Coordinator I

Mass General Brigham • Lexington, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lurie Center for Autism, a Mass General Brigham program based in Lexington, is a multidisciplinary program that evaluates and treats children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The Center is seeking a Research Coordinator I to support a portfolio of clinical research trials and projects related to Williams syndrome.

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the coordinator participates in all phases of clinical research, including initiation, monitoring, completion, and reporting. Work is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The position supports recruitment and participant interviews, enrollment and study monitoring, data collection and management, study visits and documentation, regulatory submissions, and communication among investigators, staff, sponsors, and collaborators. The coordinator also supports research abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, and progress reports.

This onsite role is based at 1 Maguire Road and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. It offers hands-on clinical research experience in a multidisciplinary academic medical center. Candidates able to commit for at least two years are strongly preferred. A cover letter describing the applicant’s interest, relevant experience, and alignment with professional and academic goals is requested alongside a resume or CV.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Candidates completing their bachelor’s degree have a six-month grace period from their hire date to provide degree equivalency verification (up to one year if starting on a per diem basis).
• 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.
• Proactive, highly organized, and passionate about advancing research in neurodevelopmental and genetic conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with children, adults, and families.
• Comfort balancing participant-facing interactions with data management, regulatory, and administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with participants, investigators, and research team members.
• Ability to commit to the position for at least two years is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines and verify that sponsor requirements are met.
• Recruit patients for clinical research studies and conduct phone interviews.
• Monitor participant enrollment, study progress, and protocol compliance, escalating concerns to investigators as appropriate.
• Verify the accuracy of study forms and update them according to protocol.
• Prepare data for analysis and data entry.
• Maintain study databases and electronic data capture systems, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and timely entry.
• Document patient visits and procedures.
• Assist with regulatory binders and quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Assist with interviewing study subjects.
• Assist with study regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate communication among investigators, study staff, sponsors, and collaborators to support study execution.
• Support preparation of abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, and progress reports related to Williams syndrome and other neurodevelopmental research projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level