Clinical Research Coordinator I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts, to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine's division of clinical research is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with ongoing and future clinical research studies. Through participation in a variety of federally funded and industry-sponsored clinical research studies and trials, the division aims to find new and effective treatments for injuries and illnesses such as trauma, infections, sepsis, stroke, behavioral health intervention, suicide prevention, and device studies. The incumbent will work with a dynamic team of investigators and research staff to coordinate multiple studies performed in the emergency department at MGH. This position is well-suited for those interested in graduate studies or a career in medicine, public health, or clinical research, offering significant patient interaction as part of a clinical research team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Science (experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree)
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
Candidates 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

Nice To Haves

EMT certification
Spanish proficiency

Responsibilities

Provide assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies
Collect and organize patient data
Schedule patients for study visits
Perform clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.
Maintain and update data generated by the study
Review proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify that all sponsor requirements are met
Recruit patients for clinical trials and conduct phone interviews
Verify the accuracy of study forms and update them per protocol
Prepare data for analysis and data entry
Document patient visits and procedures
Assist with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures
Assist with interviewing study subjects
Assist with study regulator submissions