Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Precision Psychiatry (CPP), Center for Comprehensive Healing (CCH), and Center for Addiction Medicine (CAM) at Massachusetts General Hospital are jointly conducting neuroimaging-based clinical research studies evaluating cutting-edge behavioral and pharmacologic interventions. We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator to support these multi-year studies. The coordinator will work independently under the general supervision of the Principal Investigators, Drs. Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli, Eden Evins, and Jodi Gilman, and will serve as a central member of an interdisciplinary research team. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with PIs and postdoctoral fellows to carry out participant screening and recruitment, behavioral and clinical assessments, and multimodal neuroimaging across MGH sites, including the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging. Responsibilities include managing participant scheduling and recruitment; administering psychiatric rating scales and neuropsychological assessments; collecting biospecimens; coordinating and assisting with fMRI and MRS scanning procedures; monitoring and documenting adverse events; and ensuring strict adherence to study protocols. The coordinator will also oversee data entry, data quality assurance, and other administrative tasks essential for the smooth and compliant operation of the research program.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to follow instructions and adhere to complex study protocols
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Working understanding of clinical research procedures and ethical standards
Professionalism, maturity, and the ability to interact respectfully with patients and research participants
Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical or procedural challenges
Ability to evaluate data quality, identify inconsistencies, and determine acceptability of results
Working knowledge of data management systems and research databases, with capacity to perform more advanced data tasks
Bachelor’s degree required.
New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above.
Those with 1-2 years of directly related work experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator II position.

Nice To Haves

MRI scanning experience/certification in MRI scanning preferred.
Bilingual applicants preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and screening participants for clinical trials.
Verify participant eligibility by assessing inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Obtain and organize study data from interviews, surveys, biospecimens, neuroimaging sessions, and medical records.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, databases, and study documentation.
Conduct or assist with MRI, fMRI, and MRS research scans in accordance with MGB safety standards.
Perform MRI pre-screening procedures, including evaluation for contraindicated implants or devices.
Operate research-approved MRI equipment and peripherals as permitted by training level.
Interview study participants and administer standardized questionnaires and rating scales.
Score behavioral and clinical assessments and enter data into study databases.
Use software tools to generate graphs, reports, and basic data visualizations.
Conduct literature reviews to support study procedures or protocol updates.
Verify accuracy and completeness of study forms and update forms as required by protocol.
Document participant visits, procedures, and adverse events in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards.
Assist with maintenance of regulatory binders and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures.
Provide study explanations to participants and, when appropriate, obtain informed consent.
Perform study procedures, which may include phlebotomy.
Assist with regulatory submissions, communicating with IRB offices as needed.
Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth execution of study operations.
Maintain and organize research data, participant records, regulatory binders, and databases with minimal supervision.
Perform data cleaning, analysis, and advanced QA/QC checks.
Organize, interpret, and prepare data for presentations, reports, and manuscripts.
Develop, refine, and implement recruitment strategies to achieve enrollment goals.
Serve as a resource for participants and their families, addressing questions related to study participation.
Monitor and assess laboratory results, neuroimaging outputs, and other study-specific data for accuracy and completeness.
Review study questionnaires and suggest improvements or updates.
Contribute to protocol development and recommend procedural modifications.
Assist with preparing annual IRB reviews and continuing review submissions.
Support PIs in preparing comprehensive study reports and documentation.