Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of General Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to support research studies focused on improving food security, nutrition, and cardiometabolic health. Projects include evaluating a Medicaid program providing food and housing resources for low-income patients and implementing an evidence-based nutrition ranking system at a Boston-area food bank and affiliated food pantries using behavioral economics strategies.

The coordinator will work with other research coordinators and staff, including physicians, health policy researchers, epidemiologists, and dietitians. Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigators, the CRC will support study management and logistics, recruitment, enrollment, and data collection by phone or in the community at food pantries. This role offers an opportunity to gain clinical and research experience related to health care, public health, social determinants of health, nutrition, health behaviors, and implementation science.

Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, the coordinator assists with clinical research studies by recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy and EKGs; and maintaining and updating study data. Candidates completing a bachelor's degree have six months from their hire date to provide degree equivalency verification, or up to one year if starting on a per diem basis. Patient care is not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 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.
• Fluency in Spanish is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines and verify that sponsor requirements are met.
• Recruit patients for clinical trials and conduct phone interviews.
• Verify study forms for accuracy and update them according to protocol.
• Prepare data for analysis and enter data.
• Document patient visits and procedures.
• Assist with regulatory binders and quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Assist with interviewing study subjects.
• Assist with study regulatory submissions.
• Support study management, logistics, recruitment, and enrollment.
• Collect data by phone or in the community at food pantries.
• Schedule patients for study visits and perform clinical tests such as phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Maintain and update data generated by the study.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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