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 Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for working closely with Dr. Theresa Williamson on research projects related to the Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham (NJAM), in the Department of Neurosurgery.
The scope of this research includes literature reviews, manuscript drafting, IRB preparation and submission, communications related to clinical and NJAM related research projects, maintaining and updating databases, data analysis, interview/focus groups, and abstract/manuscript preparation. This position will provide visibility and authorship on published manuscripts.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily maintenance, management research database: · Data Collection and Chart Abstraction · Data Entry · Data Analysis · Preparation of Data Spreadsheets · Individual investigator assistance on database projects Clinical Duties: - MGH Site Clinical Coordinator for international, multi-institutional clinical studies - Coordinate prospective clinical studies in decision making. - Consent and register patients in the outpatient and inpatient settings for ongoing studies and trials. - Facilitate and obtain health quality of life questionnaires from patients with spine conditions. - Provide assistance researching and compiling manuscripts and abstracts. - Provide assistance with grant and protocol submissions and renewals. Administrative and Financial Duties: - Support the coordination of an extensive and ongoing international and domestic travel schedule including planning all travel-related activities, conducting necessary research, providing documentation, and creating detailed itineraries. - Process financial transactions according to MGB guidelines and procedures, including reimbursements, corporate cards expenditures, and purchasing.
Preferred Skills: Experience in medical, ethics, and/or legal research and participant interactions strongly preferred. Comfortable working with a diverse population and interacting with medical personnel. The ability to work independently. Handle confidential and sensitive information with care. Familiarity with research methods, study design, and evaluation. Strong analytical skills. Computer research skills in programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Photoshop, and Adobe are critical. Familiarity with redcap is essential. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential. Requires the ability to take initiative and troubleshoot. EXPERIENCE: experience related to neurotechnology preferred.

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

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

- /

Grade

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EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

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