Clinical Research Coordinator II, Pediatrics (per diem)

Boston Medical Center, Corp.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II for the Department of Pediatrics. The role supports multiple clinical and health services research projects under PI supervision, handling recruitment, data management, and regulatory duties, with potential for data analysis involvement.

The position requires coordinating study visits, obtaining informed consent, maintaining study records, and training student researchers, while interfacing with BMCHS IT and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with 2–5 years of experience.
• Experience in a clinical research setting preferred.
• Qualitative interviewing and coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruits study subjects, screens eligibility, obtains consent, and schedules visits.
• Administers visits, interviews, assessments, and surveys; manages data per protocol; coordinates remuneration.
• Performs data cleaning, generates tables/figures for manuscripts.
• Reviews EHR-derived data; maintains accurate regulatory files and records.
• Maintains communication with research managers, IT, and external vendors.
• Assists in IRB submissions and study materials development; supports regulatory processes.
• Schedules weekly study team meetings and participates in QA activities.
• Conducts literature reviews; trains student research assistants in study activities.
• Performs general office duties (calls, mail, scans).

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

REDCap

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Education

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree + 2-5 years experience

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Position

Clinical Research Coordinator II

Department

Research - Pediatrics

Location

Boston, MA

Schedule

Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) II for multiple projects in clinical and health services research. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigators, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will perform research activities using approved techniques. The CRC will manage tasks related to study visits: recruitment, data management, and regulatory management. Will also assist with data analysis.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies; evaluates and tracks the eligibility of potential study participants; conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent; schedules study visits; conducts reminder phone calls, messages, or mailings.
• Administers study visits, qualitative interviews, quantitative assessments and surveys with participants and saves data according to study protocols, coordinates participant remuneration; organizes transcription of study visits and reviews and revises study visit transcripts for quality assurance. Reviews participant data for quality and completeness. Maintains clear, concise, accurate and legible records of study activities.
• Participates in qualitative coding, qualitative analyses, cleaning quantitative data, quantitative analyses, and generating tables and figures for manuscripts.
• Reviews and abstracts patient demographic and clinical data from electronic health records.
• Maintains on-going communications with research managers and PIs, BMC/BUMC IT, and outside programs/vendors.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of study visit materials and data collection systems, preparation for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files.
• Coordinates weekly study team meetings including scheduling, note taking, following up on action items; participates in study team quality improvement and education activities.
• Conducts background literature reviews of topics related to study.
• Supervises and trains student research assistants in study activities.
• Performs office-related duties such as answering phone calls, mail, faxes, scanning.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

EDUCATION

CRC II: Experienced Level Position

• Master’s Degree OR
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2-5 years of experience
• Special Intermittent Project Responsibilities (2-5 per year)

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a clinical research setting strongly preferred.
• Qualitative interviewing and coding experiences strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA)

• Excellent organization and communications skills required.
• REDCap knowledge strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and externals contacts.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial, and ethnic populations.
• Must be detail oriented, follow-through on tasks, and check in with PI regarding any barriers.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload. Must practice discretion and adhere to confidentiality guidelines at all times.
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Compensation Range

$42,500.00- $59,500.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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