Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to engage directly with patients and healthcare professionals while contributing to groundbreaking research in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and a keen interest in clinical research, with responsibilities including subject recruitment, data collection, and maintaining relationships with collaborators. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and eager to learn in a prestigious academic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; recent graduates with relevant coursework will be considered.
• Experience in customer service and an interest in medical/public health is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Recruit subjects, maintain databases, and collect clinical data for research studies.
• Assist with regulatory submissions and perform study procedures, including phlebotomy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of clinical research protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator

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Remote Type: Hybrid

Locations: Boston, MA

Time Type: Full Time

Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: RQ3310861

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Job Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Kidney Research Center in the Nephrology Division at the Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a highly motivated, self-directed individual to assume the position of Clinical Research Coordinator. The individual will be responsible for tasks in various research studies including: subject recruitment, follow-up visits, phone calls, subject retention, increasing enrollment, capturing clinical data, freezer organization, scheduling blood draws, processing biological specimens and maintaining relationships with collaborators. Individuals must be able to work independently and as part of a group. The work schedule will require flexibility and may include occasional evenings and weekends, depending on patient schedules. An ideal candidate would possess a scientific and/or biostatistical background, have experience in customer service and have a keen interest in the medical or public health field. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with patients, nurses, and physicians to learn the basics about clinical research in a large academic center.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collects & organizes patient data
2. Maintains records and databases
3. Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
4. Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
5. Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
6. Conducts library searches
7. Verifies accuracy of study forms
8. Updates study forms per protocol
9. Documents patient visits and procedures
10. Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
11. Assists with interviewing study subjects
12. Administers and scores questionnaires
13. Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects
14. Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy
15. Assists with study regulatory submissions
16. Writes consent forms
17. Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
18. Performs administrative support duties as required
19. Processes human biological samples in a laboratory
20. Maintains freezer organization of biological samples

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required

1. Careful attention to details
2. Good organizational skills
3. Ability to follow directions
4. Good communication skills
5. Computer literacy
6. Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
7. Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects’ rights and individual needs

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required.

EXPERIENCE: Recent graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Hybrid

Work Location: 90 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

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