Clinical Research Coordinator

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

The Neuroendocrine Unit focuses on the neurohormone oxytocin in human physiology and pathophysiology and therapeutic potential in human disease, and the neurobiology of eating disorders and obesity. Specifically, the CRC will support a study investigating the effects of intranasal oxytocin administration on binge-eating disorder in adults. The CRC may have the opportunity to be involved in other clinical research studies in the Neuroendocrine unit. In addition to the responsibilities listed, the CRC will also administer clinical and psychological interviews (training provided); review test results and data with the NPs, study clinicians, and the principal investigator to ensure protocol requirements are met; develop meeting agendas to report on study progress and guide discussion related to agenda topics and document meeting notes; and manage study drug accountability, study supply inventory, and long-term storage of biological samples following institutional biosafety precautions. The CRC will be a resource for subjects and study staff and will serve as the primary contact for urgent clinical research related matters. There may be opportunities to assist with preparing data for abstracts, posters, or manuscripts. Key competencies also include strong writing and quantitative analytical skills with the ability to anticipate, identify, and present solutions to resolve problems, working knowledge of clinical research protocols and electronic data capture systems, and experience in data collection, cleaning, and analysis using tools such as SAS, SPSS, R, and Excel. Additionally, the CRC is expected to be able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and shift priorities as needed and to work independently under NP supervision and as a team player. The CRC must be able to work on-site during normal business hours with the flexibility to attend study visits that may occur during early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. This is a full-time, 2- year position. Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.

 

Job Summary

Job Profile Summary
Summary
Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; and maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a six-month grace period from their hire date (up to one year if starting on a per diem basis) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met.

-Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews.

-Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.

-Prepares data for analysis and data entry.

-Documents patient visits and procedures.

-Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures.

-Assists with interviewing study subjects.

-Assists with study regulator submissions.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

50 Staniford Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of