Research Enrollment Coordinator I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

6d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Mass General Brigham Biobank is a research program studying how genes, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence health. The Research Enrollment Coordinator helps patients make informed decisions about participating in the Biobank, educating and recruiting patients in outpatient and inpatient settings at Mass General Hospital. The position includes explaining research consent forms and procedures to people from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and with varying levels of health literacy, obtaining consent, and entering and maintaining patient and survey data. The coordinator works with physicians and clinic staff to integrate recruitment into clinic workflows. Duties may change in response to project demands, funding cycles, and the skills of other team members. This role provides experience in clinical research and personalized medicine and may suit candidates interested in medicine, clinical research, public health, genetic counseling, implementation medicine, or patient engagement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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 for interacting 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 clearly to potential participants.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration preferred.
One to two years of experience working in a healthcare or clinical research setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Educate and recruit patients in outpatient and inpatient settings for the MGB Biobank.
Help patients make informed decisions about research participation.
Explain consent forms and research procedures to participants with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and varying levels of health literacy.
Obtain participant consent.
Enter and maintain patient and survey data.
Collaborate with physicians and clinic staff to integrate recruitment activities into clinic workflows.