Clinical Research Coordinator I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$20 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary 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
Previous laboratory, research, or clinical work preferred.
Some knowledge of medical terminology, clinical practice and/or research studies highly desired.
Sound independent judgment and willingness to learn competence in research methodologies a must.
Ability to work independently.
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.
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.
Knowledge of data management programs.

Nice To Haves

Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates the implementation, both internally and externally, of sponsored clinical research studies.
Initiates and maintains recruitment contact with study participants. Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and makes independent judgement as to the suitability of their participation. May be required to perform clinical tests such as phlebotomy, ECGs, etc.
Working in concert with Principal Investigator and/or Research Manager, and experienced coordinators to develop and implement patient recruitment strategies.
Working in conjunction with RCNet Manager and CCI Administrative Director on miscellaneous administrative duties integral to CCI/RCNet programs.
Interacts with patients/subjects with regard to the study, including patient education, procedural instruction, follow-up. Serves as a liaison between patient and physician, and as a resource for participants and their families.
Responsible for collection of data and maintaining patient information databases for the study. Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study forms. Responsible for data validation and quality control, data entry into CRFs, if applicable. May be required to input data, and do minimal analysis and run various reports.
In conjunction with Research Manager completed regulatory paperwork for institutional review board approval.
Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.
Answers phone calls and inquires regarding the study protocol. Refers participants when appropriate to principal and co-investigators.
Communicates regularly with the PI(s) about all aspects of the research trial.
Responsible for collection data and maintaining patient information databases for the study. Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study forms. Responsible for data validation and quality control, data entry into CRFs, if applicable. May be required to input data and do minimal analysis and run various reports.
In conjunction with Research Manager completed regulatory paperwork for institutional review board approval.
Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.
Answers phone calls and inquires regarding the study protocol. Refers participants when appropriate to principal and co-investigators.
Communicates regularly with the PI(s) about all aspects of the research trial.