Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Mass General Brigham is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to join a research team focused on self-injury and depression among youth. The coordinator will assist with NIMH- and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-funded studies aimed at improving short-term risk prediction for suicidal behavior in adolescents. These studies utilize computational methods to model neurocognitive markers and ambulatory indices (e.g., mobile technology, actigraphy, passive sensing, ecological momentary assessment) in psychiatrically hospitalized youth, and employ computer vision to identify visual indicators of suicide risk. The position offers mentorship from Dr. Richard Liu and Dr. Taylor Burke at Massachusetts General Hospital and is ideal for individuals seeking research and clinical experience before pursuing graduate or medical school.

Requirements

• Careful attention to details
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Good 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
• Strong writing skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior research or clinical experience
• Majors in Psychology or related areas

Responsibilities

• Collects & organizes patient data
• Maintains records and databases
• Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
• Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
• Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
• Conducts library searches
• Verifies accuracy of study forms
• Updates study forms per protocol
• Documents patient visits and procedures
• Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
• Assists with interviewing study subjects
• Administers and scores questionnaires
• Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects
• Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy
• Assists with study regulatory submissions
• Writes consent forms
• Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Performs administrative support duties as required
• May have opportunities to conduct independent research, submit presentations to national conferences, and prepare manuscripts for publication

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees