Clinical Research Coordinator - Cortical Physiology Lab

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Cortical Physiology Lab within the Neurology department. The role collaborates with the Principal Investigator and Project Manager to conduct clinical research, recruit and enroll participants, perform study procedures, and maintain regulatory documentation.

The position supports professional growth toward medical school or graduate study in psychology, neuroscience, or clinical research, and involves patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required.
• Experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposals for sponsor and organizational guidelines compliance.
• Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews.
• Verifies accuracy of study forms and updates 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator - Cortical Physiology Lab

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

A Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) position is available in the Cortical Physiology Laboratory in the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Working independently under the Principal Investigator and Project Manager, the CRC will be responsible for carrying out clinical research studies, including but not limited to aiding Physicians in participant recruitment and enrollment, carrying out study procedures, data collection and transfer to and organizing data repositories, and maintaining study records and regulatory documentation.

This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing medical school or graduate studies in psychology, neuroscience, or clinical research. It involves patient interaction as a member of a clinical research team in the operating room and offers opportunities for individual projects, presentations at conferences, and publications.

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.; and maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a six-month grace period from their hire date (up to one year if starting on a per diem basis) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Essential Functions

• Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met.
• Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews.
• 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 Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes

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)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

101 Merrimac Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade

5

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:

1200 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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