Job Description
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.
Job Summary
The Clinical Research Biopsy Coordinator I (Biopsy CRC) works closely with the clinical research study teams to coordinate and process biopsy specimens for clinical research subjects. THE BIOPSY CRC I WILL SUPPORT BOTH ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS OF BWH AND MGH AND BE REQUIRED TO BE ON-SITE AT EITHER LOCATION DEPENDING UPON NEED. The primary role of this position is to assume the responsibility for coordination of the scheduling of tissue procurement within the various clinical trial timelines and ensure that the tissue procurement and processing is carried out per clinical trial laboratory manual specifications. Additional major responsibilities include assisting with sample management, including receipt, local transport, and packaging for shipment, and quality assurance functionsPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Biopsy CRC reports directly to the Clinical Research Manager for overall job performance. For day-to-day responsibilities, they work directly with the disease-based clinical research study team.
The following job duties will be performed independently:
• Have comprehensive knowledge of all assigned protocols
• Utilize protocol specific flow charts, intake sheets and other tools as needed to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisition as provided by various study teams
• Coordinate and communicate biopsy appointments with physicians, nurses and all test areas in a timely manner
• Coordinate, obtain, process, and ship (e.g. utilization of specific packaging and ensuring proper handling and shipping of samples) all protocol required tissue samples
• Maintain accurate patient research files and records of sample procurement
• Coordinate location of specific study supplies with study team and utilizes study specific supplies as required
• Assist primary CRA of each study with data management tasks as needed
• Assist with the quality assurance review of biopsy/tissue data
• May assist with, or perform, any other tasks related to biopsy collections for Cancer Center Investigator tissue procurement projects.
• May participate in phone contact with study participants as delegated by Research Nurses
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Analytical skills and ability to resolve problems
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Working knowledge of various computer applications in order to maintain accurate databases as necessary
• Ability to correctly perform tissue handling tasks described in written instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
• None
EDUCATION:
• BA/BS degree required
EXPERIENCE:
• None
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
• None
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
• None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Duties will be performed in an ambulatory office, infusion unit setting and interventional radiology procedure areas.
· Duties will be performed on-site at both BWH and MGH locations as needed
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)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$ - $29.01/Hourly
Grade
5
EEO Statement:
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