Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time Clinical Research Coordinator position at Massachusetts General Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, focuses on research into self-injury and depression among youth. The role involves assisting with NIMH- and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-funded studies aimed at improving short-term risk prediction for suicidal behavior in adolescents. These studies utilize computational methods to model neurocognitive markers and ambulatory indices (including mobile technology like actigraphy, passive sensing of physiological arousal, social engagement, physical activity, and ecological momentary assessment) in psychiatrically hospitalized youth. Additionally, some studies employ computer vision to identify visual indicators of suicide risk in adolescents. The coordinator will work under the mentorship of Dr. Richard Liu and Dr. Taylor Burke. This position is particularly well-suited for individuals seeking to gain research and clinical experience before pursuing graduate or medical school.

Requirements

Careful attention to details
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
Bachelor's degree
Strong writing skills

Nice To Haves

Prior research or clinical experience is strongly recommended
Psychology and majors in related areas are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Collects & organizes patient data
Maintains records and databases
Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
Conducts library searches
Verifies accuracy of study forms
Updates study forms per protocol
Documents patient visits and procedures
Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
Assists with interviewing study subjects
Administers and scores questionnaires
Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects
Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy
Assists with study regulatory submissions
Writes consent forms
Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
Performs administrative support duties as required
Opportunities to conduct independent research, submit presentations to national conferences, and prepare manuscripts for publication