Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mass General Brigham (MGB) is partnering with the NIH to launch the RECOVER Data Resource Core (DRC), which will contribute to the collection, harmonization, and quality assurance of data collected on study participants, including so-called COVID-19 “long-haulers,” throughout the nation. This team will operate under a Principal Investigator based at MGH. We are looking for a well-organized, dynamic, and highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator to join MGH Biostatistics to support conduct of the Data Coordinating Center functions of the RECOVER project. The Clinical Research Coordinator will report to the Project Manager and will work closely with biostatisticians, data managers, and study staff to support study operations, data collection and quality control, and reporting of research findings. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced research environment are required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Science 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

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Participate in all phases of research projects, from conception and design of studies through proofing manuscripts for submission to academic journals
Monitor study activities for compliance with all applicable regulations and facilitate trainings for study personnel as needed
Partner with collaborators and study staff across sites on oversight of studies, standard operating procedure development and review, and data quality assurance
Assist in preparation of posters and slides for presentation at research conferences
Support preparation progress reports, applications, and related documents
Organize group meetings, including setting up conference calls and taking minutes