Clinical Research Coordinator
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
SummaryFollowing 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)
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and the Program Director, the Clinical Research Coordinator I applies state-of-the-art integrated PET and MRI imaging methods in patients with multiple sclerosis and healthy volunteers. Responsibilities include administrative coordination of studies, acquiring and analyzing data, working with multiple sclerosis patients and healthy volunteers.
The incumbent prepares interim and annual reports, as well was reports of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentations at professional field meetings/conferences, and for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.
The goal of the multiple sclerosis research program is to integrate novel imaging methods with clinical and biological markers of the disease to investigate the brain mechanisms underlying disease activity and progression, and to define the most sensitive neuroimaging tools for improving multiple sclerosis diagnosis and monitoring.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruit and screen patients suffering from multiple sclerosis as well as healthy control subjects.
Act as a point of contact and study resource for participants.
Administer tests and questionnaires.
Prepare weekly updates on the study progress and troubleshoot study operations.
Coordinate with Martinos Center staff to set up participants in the scanning environment.
Operate the combined MRI-PET and 7 Tesla scanners at the Martinos Center.
Maintain research data, study files, regulatory binders, and study databases.
Perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks.
Prepare interim reports for granting agencies (e.g., NIH, MS National Society, Pharma-sponsored studies) and assist on manuscripts of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentations at professional field meetings/conferences, and for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.
Assist PI and study staff in preparing and completing study reports and annual reviews.
Processing and analysis of brain imaging data collected from the studies noted above.
Assist in the hiring process of CRC and undergraduate intern candidates.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated research team.
The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
Good communications skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Some prior experience with research.
Preferred: Proficiency with software such as REDCap and Epic.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly
Grade
5
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.