Clinical Research Coordinator - Bilingual Spanish/English

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

19h•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Neurology seeks a full-time bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinical Research Coordinator to support ongoing and future research studies focused on brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases. The coordinator will implement study protocols and recruit, schedule, and conduct study visits for English- and Spanish-speaking participants, including elderly people with or without cognitive problems. The role includes administering neuropsychological tests, maintaining accurate documentation, and assisting with other research tasks as needed. Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, the coordinator will assist with recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy and EKGs; and maintaining study data. Candidates completing a bachelor's degree may provide degree-equivalency verification within six months of hire, or within one year if starting on a per diem basis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication ability.
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, including the ability to interact with elderly subjects.
Computer literacy.
Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.

Nice To Haves

Some relevant research project work (0–1 year preferred).

Responsibilities

Review proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines and verify sponsor requirements are met.
Recruit patients for clinical trials and conduct phone interviews.
Recruit, schedule, and conduct study visits for English- and Spanish-speaking participants.
Implement study protocols and administer neuropsychological tests to elderly subjects with or without cognitive problems.
Assist with evaluating and consenting patients for studies.
Collect, organize, prepare, and enter patient data, including preparing data for analysis.
Verify the accuracy of study forms and update them according to protocol.
Document patient visits and procedures.
Perform clinical tests such as phlebotomy and EKGs.
Maintain and update data generated by studies.
Assist with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures.
Assist with interviewing study subjects and study regulatory submissions.
Assist with other research tasks as needed.