Clinical Research Coordinator I - Liver Center/Gastroenterology

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Boston is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage study tasks related to data and sample collection. The role involves patient interaction, regulatory tasks, and opportunities to learn about clinical research. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in biological sciences and excellent analytical skills. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to groundbreaking medical research.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient enrollment and data collection.
• Background in biology, biochemistry, or chemistry is desirable.
• Experience with data analysis and healthcare interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage study operations and patient enrollment.
• Conduct blood and specimen collection.
• Maintain regulatory documents and develop recruitment strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Computer Literacy

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a diverse team of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business experts, tech specialists, researchers, and systems analysts, to fulfill our mission. As a not-for-profit organization, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, aiming to deliver exceptional healthcare. We believe that high-performing teams are key to groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all qualified applicants to join our community and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Liver Research Group at the Digestive Healthcare Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, seeks a highly motivated, self-directed Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC). The individual will handle study tasks related to data and sample collection for tissue repositories, including subject enrollment, follow-up visits, clinical data capture, blood draws, specimen processing, and collaboration management. The role involves regulatory start-up, patient recruitment, retention, and opportunities to learn genetic and epigenetic assays, as well as basic computational and data visualization techniques.

The candidate must work independently, organize workflows efficiently, and be flexible with scheduling, including occasional evenings and Saturdays. A strong undergraduate background in biology, biochemistry, or chemistry, along with data analysis experience and healthcare interaction, is desirable. Basic programming knowledge in Python and R is beneficial but not mandatory.

This position offers direct engagement with patients, healthcare professionals, and opportunities to learn about clinical, translational, and computational research in a large academic medical center.

Qualifications

Principal duties include managing study operations, patient enrollment, blood and specimen collection, data entry, biospecimen processing, IRB submissions, and maintaining regulatory documents. The role also involves developing recruitment strategies, preparing reports, and coordinating study progress.

Required skills include excellent analytical and communication skills, lab techniques, problem-solving, organization, professionalism, and computer literacy. A BA/BS degree is required, with preferred backgrounds in biology, laboratory science, biostatistics, or programming in R or Python.

The study coordinator will also manage study funds, invoices, and follow-up on payments. The work involves conducting subject visits in a medical setting, handling biological specimens, and may require lifting up to 25 pounds. The schedule is primarily day shifts with flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Additional details: Onsite work at 80 Blossom Street, 40 hours/week, regular day shift, with an equal opportunity employment statement and information on accommodations and competency framework.