Clinical Research Coordinator II, Pediatrics

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator II       

Department: Pediatrics

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, temporary

End Date: 4/30/2027

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) II for a nasopharyngeal study. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigators and with some leadership by the Associate Director and Lead CRC, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will perform research activities using approved techniques. The CRC will manage tasks related to this project including: recruitment, enrollment and data management. Will also assist with audits and quality assurance reviews and attends site visits.  Assists with document maintenance and collects and processes biological specimens for project (NP swab collection).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic. Recruits subjects to participate in the assigned study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, using approved advertisements.
• Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subject and registering patients to cohort studies and other protocols. 
• Performs biospecimen collection for study purposes (nasopharyngeal collection and processing).
• Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, storing and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc.
• Participates in staff meetings/initiatives including appropriate quality improvement and education activities, or if unable to attend non-mandatory activities, accepts responsibility to review meeting minutes and becomes knowledgeable of issues discussed.
• Reviews and abstracts the medical records for patients, including review of all records for inclusion/exclusion criteria.  Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems.
• Entering information into the appropriate EMR and eCRF systems and departmental systems in an accurate manner.
• Supervises and trains student research assistants in EMR data abstraction and data entry when applicable.
• Reviewing data for quality and completeness for each enrollee for completion and quality (QA).  Answers queries; performs data collection entry into database; maintains clear, concise, accurate and legible records.
• Assists with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems
• Maintaining on-going communications with research managers and PIs for data collection needs.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

CRC II: Experienced Level Position

• Master’s Degree OR
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2-5 years of experience
• Experience in a clinical research setting highly desirable. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Efficient in Spanish for communication is preferred (for warm hand-off to Spanish-speaking CRCs)
• Excellent organization and communications skills required
• REDCap knowledge strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and externals contacts
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow-through
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload. Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employe