Clinical Research Coordinator I

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.

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

Required:

- Background in psychology or mental health discipline

Preferred:

- Human subjects research experience

- Experience with REDCap

- Experience with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation

- Experience working with diverse groups of individuals

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, required
• Careful attention to detail required
• Ability to concurrently handle multiple projects required
• Initiative taking and ability to problem-solve effectively and independently required
• Ability to adhere to protocol and regulatory guidelines
• Proficiency with Microsoft-based software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required
• Affirming and nondiscriminatory attitudes and behaviors towards all people required
• Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems strongly desired
• This position requires a high degree of motivation and self-sufficiency, although training will be provided

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Relevant activities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Manages and prioritizes multiple projects simultaneously
• Maintains records and databases
• Performs administrative support duties as required
• Organizes correspondence across multiple project sites
• Creates, submits, and maintains ethics applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and materials for a variety of domestic and international ethics committees
• Coordinates operations of clinical research activities such as study documentation, reporting, & logistics
• Oversees and coordinates the recruitment, enrollment, and study visits of research participants
• Acts as a point of contact for the study
• Trains new study staff and trainees
• Participates in qualitative and quantitative (SPSS, RStudio) data analysis
• Participates in manuscript writing and submission
• Performs other responsibilities include maintaining participant databases, leading and/or participating in weekly team/departmental meetings, and other various administrative tasks

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

15 New Chardon Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range
$20.16 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade
5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1200 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 (857)-282-7642.

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