Clinical Research Coordinator

Austin Community College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Massachusetts is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator to join their research team focusing on addressing social disparities in healthcare. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a scientific or health-related field and be passionate about improving perinatal and pediatric care. Responsibilities include obtaining participant consent, managing data, and ensuring compliance with study protocols. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Motivated individual interested in social determinants of health.
• Experience with human subject research and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Obtain consent of research participants per IRB approved protocols.
• Manage regulatory documentation and data collection.
• Track study enrollment and milestones.
• Ensure study compliance and report any issues to the PI/manager.
• Document and collect data and samples during participant visits.
• Track and maintain study enrollment and milestones; assist with grant and contract activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health-related field

Job description

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Our research team conducts an array of studies related to addressing social disparities and perinatal and pediatric care. We work directly with families with social disadvantage, including families with limited English proficiency, families of minoritized race/ethnicity, and those with low‑income. We do an array of clinical and health services research using qualitative and quantitative methods. We conduct observational and interventional studies. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our growing, passionate research team and work under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee. Tasks will involve a large array of procedures involving human subject research. This work includes coordination of regulatory activities and aspects of collection and management of data for research protocols related to treatment, ancillary services, and prevention practices. Our team is seeking a highly motivated individual with an interest in social determinants of health and addressing disparities in healthcare.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Obtain consent of research participants in accordance with the IRB approved protocols and all applicable regulations including HIPAA
• Identify, schedule and/or conduct participant study visits, interviews, and tests
• Maintain all regulatory documentation, including local or central IRB and study data. Provide data/support to study Investigators, sponsors and/or external monitors/auditors
• Identify issues with protocol compliance. Keep principal investigator and manager aware of any issues regarding compliance
• Document and collect data and/or samples for research related procedures performed during participant study visits.
• Ensure clinicians and/or PI accurately document their study activities according to protocol
• Track and maintain study enrollment and completion of milestones
• Assist with financial /operational aspects of grant and contracts. May be responsible for clinical research billing review within the required timeframe.
• Track and maintain study related information in the data management system within the required timeframe
• Responsible for monitoring the inventory of research related supplies
• Participate in grant preparation, manuscript writing, data presentations and Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes
• Provide detailed written summaries from literature searches and related sources to serve as a resource for the study team and clinicians/PIs
• Present study status reports related to assigned research projects
• Participate in the design, development, and documentation of study related data and collection tools, (e.g. questionnaires, treatment data and/or therapeutic checklists)
• Maintain strict adherence to all study protocols, including all regulatory requirements adhering to appropriate federal, local and institutional guidelines.
• Comply with all safety and infection control standards appropriate to this position
• Adhere with established policies, health and safety regulations and requirements, procedures, and department objectives
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and all human subject protection practices
• Must practice discretion and adhere to school and hospital confidentiality at all times
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health related field, or equivalent experience