Research Enrollment Coordinator I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mass General Brigham Biobank is a research program studying how genes, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence health. Research Enrollment Coordinators help patients make informed decisions about participating in the program by educating and recruiting patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role includes explaining research and consent procedures to people with varied health literacy, cultural backgrounds, and educational backgrounds; obtaining consent; and entering and maintaining patient and survey data. Coordinators work with physicians and clinic staff to integrate recruitment into clinic workflows. Duties may evolve according to project needs, funding cycles, and the skills of other team members. This onsite role offers experience in a clinical research environment focused on personalized medicine.

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.
1–2 years of experience working in a healthcare or clinical research setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Educate and recruit patients in outpatient and inpatient settings for the Mass General Brigham Biobank.
Explain research protocols, consent forms, and procedures in an understandable manner to people with varied health literacy, cultural backgrounds, and educational backgrounds.
Obtain consent from research participants.
Enter and maintain patient and survey data.
Collaborate with physicians and clinic staff to integrate recruitment activities into clinic workflows.