Clinical Research Coordinator/BWH Emergency Medicine (Ouchi Lab)

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for the NIH-funded Serious Illness Care Program for Older Individuals with Down Syndrome. The Coordinator will coordinate activities across Mass General Brigham, working with PIs and a team of clinicians and research staff to refine a multi-component intervention for end-of-life care preferences.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Science and 0–1 year of research experience; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science required.
• 0-1 year relevant research project work preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals for sponsor and organizational guidelines compliance.
• Recruit patients for clinical trials and conduct phone outreach.
• Verify accuracy of study forms and update per protocol.
• Prepare data for analysis and data entry.
• Document patient visits and procedures.
• Assist with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures.
• Assist with interviewing study subjects.
• Assist with study regulator submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Clinical research protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.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 Department of Emergency Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Serious Illness Care Program for Older Individuals with Down Syndrome. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for coordinating human clinical research activities for an NIH-funded research project involving participants recruited from several clinics at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. The candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator (BWH Emergency Medicine Attending Physician) and a supervisor while working with an interdisciplinary team of physician assistants, research nurses, clinicians, and other research staff. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for the project which aims to refine and establish a multi-component intervention to help patients formulate and communicate their values, goals, and priorities for end-of-life care while living with serious illnesses. This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies or a career in the fields of medicine, public health, or clinical research. It involves extensive patient interaction as a member of a clinical research team.

Key Responsibilities

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; maintaining and updating data generated by the study.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

• -Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met.
• -Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts phone.
• -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

Qualifications EducationBachelor's Degree Science requiredLicenses and CredentialsExperienceSome 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Position Details

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 20 Shattuck Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range $21.00 - $29.01/Hourly
• Grade 5

Benefits

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

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.

Competency Framework

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