Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

9h • $20 - $28 • Hybrid

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. The Laboratory for NeuroImaging of Coma and Consciousness (NICC, ComaRecoveryLab.org) at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Neurotechnology and Neurorecovery (CNTR, cntr.mgh.harvard.edu) is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with ongoing and future clinical research studies. The research focus of this group is severe brain injury, which is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. We seek to learn more about the health conditions that people with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) have at the time of their injury, and how their health and cognitive functioning (thinking skills, such as memory or attention) are affected after injury. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, eager to become comfortable interacting with patients and their families, and curious about TBI and aging. A high level of maturity is essential, as the coordinator is given access to personal and confidential medical information. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks are essential. Candidate must be self-motivating, independent in task completion, and comfortable accepting feedback and guidance from colleagues. This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing medical school or graduate studies in neuroscience, neuroethics, psychology, neurotechnology, or clinical research. It involves extensive patient and family interactions as a member of a clinical research team and offers opportunities for individual projects, presentations at conferences, and publication. Job Summary Summary 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
• 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

• Some relevant research project work 0-1 year 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.

What This Job Offers

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