Clinical Research Coordinator | Anesthesiology

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator I to support groundbreaking research in the Anesthesia Research Center. This role involves managing patient recruitment, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting in data collection for clinical trials. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Science and some relevant research experience. Join a collaborative team dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative research while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science required; experience may substitute for degree.
• Some relevant research project work preferred (0-1 year).

Responsibilities

• Manage patient recruitment for clinical trials and ensure compliance.
• Collect and organize patient data; schedule study visits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of clinical research protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

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.

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Director for Research, the Clinical Research Coordinator I provides support for ongoing departmental research projects housed within the Anesthesia Research Center at MGH. The Anesthesia Research Center is a departmental resource that supports investigators throughout the clinical research process in an effort to optimize study design and execution for investigations in all divisions of anesthesia.

As a member of the integrative Anesthesia Research Center, the Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for managing recruitment of patients in multiple clinical trials, participating in data collection and entry, as well as ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines. This includes maintaining regulatory compliance for both investigator-initiated unfunded research studies, as well as for funded (ex. NIH, DoD, industry) clinical research projects. Prior clinical research experience is strongly preferred. Excellent communication and attention to detail is a must.

Job 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.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study.

Essential Functions

1. Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies all sponsor requirements are met.
2. Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts phone.
3. Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.
4. Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
5. Documents patient visits and procedures.
6. Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures.
7. Assists with interviewing study subjects.
8. Assists with study regulator submissions.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Science required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

None required.

Experience

Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred. Experience with REDCap is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

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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