Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

10d•$20 - $28•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 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. Research Description Poor cognitive outcomes, including the acute confusional state of delirium, are among the most common complications of surgery and general anesthesia in older patients. Delirium is a major clinical problem because it is costly and associated with poor functional recovery and accelerated decline to dementia. Our NIH-funded research investigates how and why this happens. We enroll elderly patients having elective surgery and follow them longitudinally with pre- and postoperative clinical assessments, cognitive testing, delirium assessments, blood biomarkers, and brain MRI to understand how geriatric conditions and postoperative delirium influence recovery and cognitive trajectories after surgery. Role We seek a Clinical Research Coordinator with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills who has an interest in neuroscience, aging, and perioperative medicine. Working closely with the study investigators and clinical staff throughout the hospital, the coordinator will lead day-to-day study operations and coordinate participant follow-up. This position is ideal for a self-motivated person who enjoys research, interacting with patients, and the experience of working in a large and complex clinical environment.

Requirements

Experience working with older persons
Ability to work independently, but also to voice questions and concerns
Ability and willingness to work in multiple settings (e.g. admitting office, surgery clinics, pre- and postoperative care units, in-patient rooms) and with multidisciplinary teams (e.g. administrative, phlebotomy, nurses, PAs, anesthesiologists, surgeons)
Flexibility regarding the workday, as subject availability depends on the surgical schedule—which can start early, end late, and/or change unexpectedly
Basic wet lab skills (e.g. pipetting, cell isolation, protein / DNA / RNA extraction)
Computer literacy and facility with data management software (e.g., REDCap, Excel)
Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
Respectful and professional attitudes about each subject’s rights and needs
A 1.5 - 2 year commitment is essential
Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
Ability to follow directions.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience at MGH is a plus, as it is a 2nd study site

Responsibilities

Recruit and consent participants for ongoing perioperative studies
Administer questionnaires and surveys
Conduct cognitive assessments before and at multiple times after surgery
Evaluate participants for delirium postoperatively
Collect, process, and manage biological samples (i.e., draw blood, aliquot samples, run assays)
Extract / collect / tabulate data from the electronic medical record
Coordinate and complete longitudinal follow-up visits and data acquisition
Enter, manage, and maintain study data and records using REDCap and other research databases.
Submit and amend IRB documents and reports and ensure regulatory compliance
Assist with general lab management (e.g. purchasing)
Work primarily at BWH but also at MGH (2nd study site)