Sports Concussion Clinical Research Coordinator

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation 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 Spaulding HealthSpan Lab at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, directed by Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support studies and clinical programs focused on brain and body health across the lifespan. The lab investigates how repeated head impacts and traumatic brain injuries affect long-term neurological and physical health, with particular attention to conditions such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and to factors that influence recovery and HealthSpan.

In addition to supporting research within the HealthSpan Lab and the Rehabilitation Outcomes Center (ROCS), the CRC will play a key role in the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Brain and Body Program, a multidisciplinary clinical initiative providing comprehensive evaluations for retired professional athletes. The coordinator will assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, data management, and integration of clinical and research workflows across these programs.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience in clinical research or public health. Backgrounds in neurology, rehabilitation, or sports medicine are preferred.

 

Job 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.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Additionally, it provides input into determining study subject suitability and input into recruitment strategy. Performs data analysis, interpretation, QA/QC, and assists in completing reports and presentations.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Assists with determining the suitability of study subjects and acts as a resource for patients and families.

-Has input into recruitment strategies and may contribute to protocol recommendations.

-Administers scores and evaluates study questionnaires.

-Maintains research data, patient files, regulatory binders, and study databases.

-Performs data analysis and QA/QC checks and organizes and interprets data.

-Assists with preparation for annual review and assists PI in completing study reports and presentations.

-May assist with training and orientation of new staff members.

 

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Science required

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

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Related post-bachelor's degree research experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work more independently and as a team member.
- Computer literacy, analytical skills, and ability to resolve technical problems.
- Ability to interpret the acceptability of data results.
- Working knowledge of data management programs.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

Work Location

300 First Avenue

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

- /

 

Grade

6

 

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