Clinical Research Coordinator I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$20 - $29•Hybrid

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 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. Overview: PRISM (Perinatal Substance Use Research and Advocacy at Mass General) is a multidisciplinary group working to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based programs and policies to advance the care of families impacted by substance use disorder. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I will support several research and advocacy projects within PRISM, including research and programmatic work funded by the Department of Justice, and the State Opioid Response Funds from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The CRC I will report to Dr. Davida Schiff, the Principal Investigator within PRISM and a clinician-researcher at MGHfC. More information about current funded studies can be found here: https://www.massgeneral.org/children/research/prism Over the upcoming year, the CRC I will be engaged with two main projects: an ongoing programmatic grant delivering services to pregnant, postpartum and parenting individuals at the HOPE Clinic (https://www.massgeneral.org/obgyn/treatments-and-services/hope-clinic), and a project aimed at improving multidisciplinary decision-making to support families impacted by substance use. In addition to these core projects, the CRC I will contribute to a variety of other research and programmatic efforts within PRISM’s broader portfolio. The Clinical Research Coordinator will assist in planning for project implementation, supporting participant recruitment and data collection, preparing grant progress reports, and summarizing findings. Job Summary 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

Basic understanding of disease model of substance use disorder, medications for opioid use disorder, working with underserved populations.
Proficiency in various software packages, including Microsoft Office, NVivo, REDCap, and other desktop tools.
Working knowledge of data management and statistical software (including SAS, R, or STATA).
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.
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in development of study protocols including consent forms, interview guides, survey development, recruitment strategies, and data collection plans with staff and study investigators.
Assists with Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, continuing reviews, and amendments.
Supports participant recruitment and data collection, such as verifying eligibility inclusion/exclusion criteria, supporting interview or focus group procedures, and administering surveys and questionnaires for research and reporting requirements.
Coordinates and organizes meetings related to grant activities. Develops agendas and documents discussion through detailed meeting notes.
Obtains patient study data and maintains records and databases.
Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
Prepares grant performance reports on specified measures.
Supports qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Assists in literature review and manuscript preparation.
Contribute to protocol recommendations.
Organize, interpret, and monitor data.
Serves as a study resource for participants and families, ensuring communication is clear, respectful, and aligned with trauma-informed care principles.
Other duties as assigned.
Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met.
Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews.
Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.
Documents patient visits and procedures.
Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures.
Assists with interviewing study subjects.
Assists with study regulator submissions.