Research Enrollment Coordinator I

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mass General Brigham (MGB) Biobank is a prominent research program focused on understanding how genes, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence health. Biobank Coordinators are crucial in guiding patients to make informed decisions about participating in this research. They are responsible for educating and recruiting patients from both outpatient and inpatient settings at Mass General Brigham (MGH). This role involves educating patients with diverse health literacy levels, obtaining consent, and thoroughly explaining consent forms and procedures to individuals from various cultural and educational backgrounds. Additionally, coordinators manage patient and survey data entry and maintenance. They work closely with physicians and clinic staff to integrate recruitment activities smoothly into clinic workflows. The duties of this position may evolve based on project demands, funding cycles, and team member skill sets. This position offers a unique opportunity within a dynamic clinical research environment, with a focus on personalized medicine, and is ideal for those pursuing careers in medicine, clinical research, public health, genetic counseling, implementation medicine, and patient engagement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Knowledge of research methodologies, clinical trial processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and Institutional Review Board (IRB) procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with healthcare providers, researchers, and study participants.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage participant enrollment and data collection.
• Ability to explain complex research protocols and procedures to potential participants in a clear and understandable manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Health Administration preferred
• Working in a healthcare or clinical research setting 1-2 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify and screen potential participants for eligibility in clinical research studies through various methods, such as medical record review, patient referrals, and outreach efforts.
• Communicate with healthcare providers and research team members to identify eligible participants and discuss enrollment opportunities.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to ensure the enrollment goals of research studies are met.
• Explain the purpose, procedures, and potential risks and benefits of the research study to potential participants, ensuring their understanding.
• Obtain informed consent from eligible participants, following ethical and regulatory guidelines.
• Educate patients with diverse levels of health literacy.
• Thoroughly explain consent forms and procedures to individuals from various cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Enter and maintain patient and survey data.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and clinic staff to ensure that recruitment activities are seamlessly integrated into clinic workflows.
• Duties may shift based on project demands, funding cycles, and the skill sets of other team members involved.

Benefits

• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees