Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to assist with NIMH- and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-funded studies. The research focuses on self-injury and depression among youth, specifically improving short-term risk prediction for suicidal behavior in adolescents. Studies utilize computational methods to model neurocognitive markers and ambulatory indices (mobile technology including actigraphy, passive sensing of physiological arousal, social engagement, physical activity, and ecological momentary assessment) in psychiatrically hospitalized youth. Additional studies involve employing computer vision to identify visual indicators of suicide risk among adolescents. The coordinator will work under the mentorship of Dr. Richard Liu and Dr. Taylor Burke at Massachusetts General Hospital. This position is particularly well suited for individuals seeking to gain research and clinical experience prior to 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

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

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
• Opportunities to submit presentations to national conferences
• Opportunities to prepare manuscripts for publication

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials
• Premiums
• Bonuses
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees