Sports Concussion Clinical Research Coordinator
About The Position
The Spaulding HealthSpan Lab at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, directed by Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support studies and clinical programs focused on brain and body health across the lifespan. The lab investigates how repeated head impacts and traumatic brain injuries affect long-term neurological and physical health, with particular attention to conditions such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and to factors that influence recovery and HealthSpan. In addition to supporting research within the HealthSpan Lab and the Rehabilitation Outcomes Center (ROCS), the CRC will play a key role in the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Brain and Body Program, a multidisciplinary clinical initiative providing comprehensive evaluations for retired professional athletes. The coordinator will assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, data management, and integration of clinical and research workflows across these programs. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience in clinical research or public health. Backgrounds in neurology, rehabilitation, or sports medicine are preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Backgrounds in neurology, rehabilitation, or sports medicine are preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
- Documents patient visits and procedures.
- Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures.
- Assists with interviewing study subjects.
- Assists with study regulator submissions.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits
- career advancement opportunities
- differentials
- premiums
- bonuses
- recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
