Clinical Research Coordinator I

Mass General Brigham; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mass General Brigham's Lurie Center for Autism as a Research Coordinator I, where you'll play a pivotal role in clinical research involving autism spectrum disorder. This position entails recruiting patients, managing data, and ensuring compliance with clinical practices. Ideal for those who are attentive, organized, and looking for professional growth in a supportive environment. Recent graduates in science are encouraged to apply and gain valuable experience in a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science required.
• Experience in relevant research project work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist on clinical research studies, including recruiting and evaluating patients.
• Collect and organize patient data; schedule patients for study visits.
• Perform clinical tests and maintain/update study data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

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.

The Lurie Center for Autism, a Mass General Brigham program based in Lexington, is a multidisciplinary program designed to evaluate and treat children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The Center is seeking a Research Coordinator I to implement a portfolio of clinical research trials and projects related to ASD.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I will work under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Research Program Manager, with direction by the Principal Investigators on specific protocols, and will participate in tasks related to all phases of the clinical research including the development, initiation, monitoring, completion, and reporting phases. All activities will be conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) Guidelines.

Job Summary

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. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.

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 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 Science 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

Onsite

Work Location

1 Maguire Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (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. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

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