Clinical Research Coordinator I, MGB Sports Foxboro

Mass General Brigham•Foxborough, MA

7d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine at Brigham and Women's/Mass General MGB Sports Medicine is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I for research studies with adolescents and adults with musculoskeletal conditions. This individual will be an integral member of the research team in compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements. This person will participate in all research study related activities and quality assurance of data for the projects that will come out of MGB Sports. They will play an integral role in day-to-day research activities and patient coordination; ensuring efficient operations and will have additional opportunities to gain clinical research experience at within MGB Sports Medicine. MGB Sports Medicine has a number of clinical locations, and the Clinical Research Coordinator I would be expected to be onsite in Wellesley three days per week and Foxborough two days per week. The Clinical Research Coordinator I will assist MGB Sports Medicine researchers with a range of study tasks. Responsibilities will include: recruitment and enrollment, data collection and management, processing biological specimens, management of IRB-related documents, providing assistance to patients and their caregivers, literature searches, and manuscript and grant submissions. The Clinical Research Coordinator I will gain valuable experience and knowledge working in all phases of the research process, ranging from study design to analysis and interpretation of results. They will work alongside other Clinical Research Coordinators at MGB Sports Medicine through team research meetings, trainings, and presentations led by staff within MGB Sports Medicine and the larger MGB community. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I with excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, writing, and organizational skills. Our ideal candidate has prior experience in medical settings and collecting patient data such as administering surveys or conducting interviews. We highly value experience and comfort of working with both adolescents and adults, informal caregivers, medical populations, and individuals from a variety of different backgrounds. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Bachelors or Masters degrees and availability to work in-person are required.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters degrees
Availability to work in-person
Some relevant research project work: 0-1 year preferred
Sound independent judgment and competence in research methodologies.
Ability to work under general supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.
Knowledge of clinical data management programs.
High degree of computer literacy.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
Careful attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.
Must adhere to the MGB time-keeping policy / procedure for a non-exempt employee.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy a plus.
Prior health care or research experience preferred.
2 Year commitment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implementation of research protocols, including collection of: 1) surveys and clinical assessments; 2) clinical and biomarker-based assessments.
Recruit and gather data from participants, patients, and caregivers (in-person and by phone/Zoom)
Collaborate with providers in other hospital settings (e.g., nurses, physicians)
Maintain records and databases (self-report, activity and physiological sensors)
Administer surveys to parents through electronic survey (REDCap)
Obtain patient study data from electronic medical records
Conduct literature and library searches
Ensure compliance with federal and IRB regulations
Assist with IRB submissions, amendments and continuing reviews
Assist with preparation of grant applications and manuscripts, including data analyses, literature searches and drafting of texts
Perform administrative support duties as required
Attend individual and team meetings