Clinical Research Coordinator I, General Internal Medicine (Gout Study - part-time)

BMC Software • Boston, MA

21h • $17 - $24 • Hybrid

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 approximately 21 hours/week. A 2-year commitment is strongly preferred. The 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. He/she will also assist with audits and quality control.

Requirements

• CRC I: Entry Level Position
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• AND 0-2 years of experience
• Excellent organization and communications skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Must be detail oriented and have 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.
• Must have 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 organize patient data.
• Review data for quality and completeness based on established protocols
• 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

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
• This position is grant funded through 7/2028. 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees