Clinical Research Coordinator

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,174,000 - 83,152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Boston area to support cardiovascular imaging trials. The role involves recruiting, coordinating visits, collecting data, and maintaining study documents under IRB/SOP guidelines.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure protocol compliance. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, plus 0–1 year of relevant research experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
• Experience: Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Follow directions

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Clinical research protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study

Tools

REDCap

Job description

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

The MGH Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center (CIRC https://circ.mgh.harvard.edu) is a joint Radiology and Cardiology program focused on improving cardiovascular health through clinical trials. Our focus is on bridging the gap between the development of new imaging markers, novel medical therapies, and demonstrating how they can change clinical practice. Key trials this position will support include PRE-EMPT (Prospective Randomized Evaluation and Management of Premature Atherosclerosis https://preemptstudy.org/), TRUST (https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04875702), and PROACT (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41706060/). The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be detail oriented. Experience with clinical trials, Internal Review Board (IRB) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documents, REDCap, and working with large data sets are pluses. Clinical Research Coordinators directly report to the Senior Clinical Research Program/Project Manager. 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.

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)

Remote Type: Hybrid

Work Location: 165 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $21.00 - $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.

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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