Clinical Research Coordinator
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
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A position is open for a full-time Investigator-Directed Clinical Research Coordinator I (ID CRC I) at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute (MGB CI) in the Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers. The ID CRC I works under general supervision and reports to the Directors of the GI Cancer Center Program for day-to-day responsibilities and to the MGB CI Cancer Center Protocol Office (CCPO) Project Manager for administrative aspects. The ID CRC I will assist the GI research team in the operations of the MGB CI GI Program and associated research projects. The candidate will help coordinate translational research projects under the supervision of the physician project heads. These duties include but are not limited to interacting with patients to obtain consent for study participation, collecting and processing biospecimens, maintaining a biobank of research samples, and extracting and analyzing data for research projects.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ID CRC I reports directly to the Project Manager for overall job performance. For day-to-day responsibilities, they work directly with the Directors of the GI Cancer Center Program. They will work on site at Massachusetts General Hospital and at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
The following job duties will be performed independently:
• Interact with patients to obtain informed consent for study participation and follow up. May serve as a liaison between patient and physician.
• Prepare and distribute biospecimen collection kits and coordinate with physicians, nursing, and clinical operations staff to collect blood, fluid, tumor biopsy specimens.
• Occasionally process fluid samples and assist with sample collections from autopsies.
• Coordinate with research labs across the MGB CI to ensure proper storage, processing, and identification of all research samples.
• Assist physicians and Program Directors to screen new patient appointments for biobanking and clinical trial eligibility.
• Accurately screen and follow patients relevant to specific projects/translational research efforts.
• Maintain an organized and contemporaneous biobanking patient and biospecimen database.
• Extract detailed clinical and treatment information from patient medical record (Epic) for observational protocols and translational research efforts.
• Meet with project heads regularly to provide updates on research progress, analyze data, and summarize new findings.
• Assist with regulatory binders, submission, and IRB procedures. Have comprehensive knowledge of all assigned protocols.
• Other projects as defined by the GI investigators and Program Directors.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Analytical skills and ability to resolve problems.
• Must be reliable, pay attention to details, and be meticulous in record keeping.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of various computer applications.
• Excellent communication skills.
Qualifications - External
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor of Science or similar degree
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working in a research setting is considered beneficial, but not required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
• None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Duties will be performed in an ambulatory office setting and in clinic.
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.; 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)
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
Onsite
Work Location
55 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$20.16 - $29.01/Hourly
Grade
5
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