Clinical Research Coordinator I - DGIM

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support clinical studies. The role involves recruiting and evaluating patients, managing data, and ensuring compliance with protocols. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Science or equivalent experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science required or relevant experience.
• Some relevant research project work, 0-1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews.
• Document patient visits and procedures.
• Prepare data for analysis and data entry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of clinical research protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Job description

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

1. Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met.
2. Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts phone interviews.
3. Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.
4. Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
5. Documents patient visits and procedures.
6. Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures.
7. Assists with interviewing study subjects.
8. Assists with study regulator submissions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials

None specified

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.

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%)

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.