Clinical Research Coordinator I - Center for Rare Neurological Diseases

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to implement and coordinate diverse human research studies focusing on rare neurological disorders. The role involves patient interaction, data management, and collaboration within a dynamic research environment, ideal for those eager to learn and contribute to significant medical advancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science required.
• Some relevant research project experience preferred (0-1 year).
• Detail-oriented, good organizational skills and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies.
• Collect and organize patient data; schedule study visits.
• Document patient visits, perform clinical tests, prepare data for analysis.

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 Center for Rare Neurological Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital seeks an exceptional candidate for this Clinical Research Coordinator position to implement and coordinate a variety of human research studies, ranging from natural history studies to translational/interventional trials. We focus on single gene disorders where a single gene defect is sufficient to cause disability and suffering. The Center for Rare Neurological Diseases seeks to implement strategies, create partnerships that advance treatments for rare diseases and thereby serve the many unmet needs in the community. The clinical research coordinator will receive training and support from current study staff, as well as guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator. We seek an enthusiastic candidate who is eager to work collaboratively with other study staff, physician mentors, industry partners, nonprofit advocacy groups, and especially our patients with rare diseases. The position offers significant learning opportunities, the chance to work directly with research subjects during study visits, and exposure to the implementation of a research protocol from start to finish. Our research coordinators are involved in every step of this process, from initial study design to coordination of study visits, data collection, correspondence with the IRB and study sponsors, and eventually data analysis. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, passionate, and a great team player.

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.

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

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

175 Cambridge Street

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.

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