Clinical Research Coordinator

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join their dynamic team in Boston. This entry-level position focuses on enrolling and tracking study participants in groundbreaking cancer research projects. The role involves data collection, maintaining regulatory documents, and ensuring the confidentiality of study materials. With a commitment to health equity and patient care, this innovative organization offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in cancer research and public health, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 0-1 years of related experience.
• Prior experience in public health or patient services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen, contact, recruit and enroll research participants.
• Collect and enter research data, administer surveys.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or Related Field

Job description

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The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Division of Population Sciences is currently seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to work on cancer research projects that focus on adult patient populations. The Clinical Research Coordinator’s efforts will primarily be focused on enrolling and tracking study participants, administering survey to study participants, medical record abstractions, maintaining regulatory documents, and tracking all study documentation.

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Division of Population Sciences conducts a wide range of research projects that aim to reduce health disparities, promote healthy behaviors, promote best practices in health communication, manage genetic cancer risk and susceptibility, design effective and efficient cancer care delivery systems, and optimize care quality.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Under general supervision, the Clinical Research Coordinator I may be responsible for some or all of the following:

• Screen, contact, recruit and enroll research participants.
• Collect and enter research data.
• Administer surveys/interview with research participants.
• Maintain databases (with emphasis on data entry) and project documentation with accuracy.
• Assist with documentation for and communication with the institutional review board (IRB).
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all study materials and data.
• Conduct focused medical record abstractions for patients enrolled in studies
• Conduct relevant literature searches and reviews as requested.
• Assist team in the coordination of project-related activities
• Other project-related or administrative responsibilities as requested by management.
  
  

Patient Contact

• Yes – adult patients
• Bachelor’s degree required with 0-1 years of related experience in public health, natural or social science preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience in public health or patient services strongly preferred, but not required.
• The ideal candidate will have interest and experience in the following area(s):
• cancer care/oncology
• social behavioral research
• patient-reported outcomes
• patient-clinician communication
• public health
• medical record abstractions/data collection
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills, dependable, motivated and willingness to learn new tasks.
• Computer skills, including prior use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to relate effectively in-person and on the telephone to diverse groups of patients, community members, physicians, nurses, and researchers.
• Excellent organization, communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law

EEOC Poster

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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