Clinical Research Coordinator/BWH Emergency Medicine (Ouchi Lab)

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Serious Illness Care Program focusing on Older Individuals with Down Syndrome. The coordinator will manage recruitment, consent, data collection, and scheduling for an NIH-funded study across multiple sites including Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

This role involves extensive patient interaction and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science required.
• 0-1 year relevant research project work preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical research protocols helpful.

Responsibilities

• Recruit patients for clinical studies and obtain consent.
• Collect and organize study data and maintain study documentation.
• Schedule study visits and coordinate with interdisciplinary team.
• Prepare data for analysis and assist with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Clinical research knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Job description

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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.

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; 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

Education
Bachelor's Degree Science required
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)

• 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 Occaitionally (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%)

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
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EEO Statement

2200 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.

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