Research Coordinator, General Internal Medicine (per diem)

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

7d•$24 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience. You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own environment. POSITION SUMMARY: The TRUST trial will test two different treatment strategies for managing gout. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day coordination and overall management of activities related to the TRUST trial (Treat-to-Target Serum Urate versus Treat-to-Avoid Symptoms in Gout) in collaboration with the site principal investigator. The role also requires assisting with Clinical Research Coordinator duties when needed, including recruitment activities and specimen processing. A commitment of 2-3 years is strongly preferred.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree is required AND at least 5 years of clinical research experience OR A Master’s degree AND at least 3 years of research experience.
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
Knowledge of and skill with using MS Office applications, database systems, and Internet.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with grant preparation, IRB submissions, data management, and database development preferred
Experience using quantitative data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Minitab)is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

Assisting the PIs in recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of research staff.
Assures adherence to study protocols, policies, procedures, and human subjects regulations and provides ongoing supervision and management of all study activities.
Assists with new grant proposal development, and preparation of research reports and presentations.
Assisting with CRC I activities as needed, including recruitment activities, study visits, and specimen processing.
Throughout project duration, the research coordinator will plan, track, and report on project tasks, responsible parties, timelines, etc.
Responsible for personnel administration functions including preparing evaluations, tracking hours worked, vacations, leaves of absence, collecting time sheets, submitting hours to payroll, and scheduling of shifts and meetings.
Tracks research assistant certifications, NIH trainings, and continuing education for direct reports.
Responsible for purchase orders, invoices and tracking budget items.