Per-Diem Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

5d • $20 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Addiction Medicine is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator to support multi-year clinical research studies. The coordinator works independently and under the general supervision of the Center Program Director and/or study Principal Investigator(s). The role serves as the primary research coordinator for a community-based trial, with work conducted both in the laboratory and at data collection sites outside of MGH.

The coordinator is responsible for patient scheduling and recruitment, subject-oriented study procedures such as administering psychiatric scales and neuropsychological testing protocols, monitoring adverse events, protocol-related administrative duties, database management, and quality assurance. Responsibilities vary according to departmental needs and may differ between Clinical Research Coordinator I and II levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Careful attention to detail.
• 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.
• Clinical Research Coordinator II: ability to work independently and as a team player; analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems; ability to interpret the acceptability of data results; working knowledge of a data management program.
• Clinical Research Coordinator II candidates require a minimum of 1–2 years of directly related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual applicants preferred, but bilingual ability is not required.
• Relevant coursework or project work is considered for new graduates applying for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize patient data; maintain records and databases.
• Use software programs to generate graphs and reports.
• Assist with recruiting patients for clinical trials and obtain study data from medical records, physicians, and other sources.
• Conduct library searches and verify the accuracy of study forms.
• Update study forms according to protocol and document patient visits and procedures.
• Assist with regulatory binders, QA/QC procedures, and regulatory submissions.
• Assist with interviewing study subjects, administer and score questionnaires, and explain studies to subjects; obtain informed consent in some cases.
• Perform study procedures, which may include phlebotomy.
• Write consent forms and verify subject inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Perform administrative support duties as required.
• For Clinical Research Coordinator II: maintain research data, patient fields, regulatory binders, and study databases; perform data analysis and QA/QC checks; organize and interpret data; develop and implement recruitment strategies; serve as a study resource for patients and families; monitor and evaluate laboratory and procedure data; evaluate study questionnaires; contribute to protocol recommendations; assist with annual reviews; and potentially assist the PI with complete study reports.
• For Clinical Research Coordinator II, may assist with training and orienting new staff members.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not detailed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level