Clinical Research Coordinator II, Pediatrics (per diem)

BMC Software; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator II in the Department of Pediatrics for multiple projects in clinical and health services research. Under supervision of Principal Investigators, the CRC will manage recruitment, data management, and regulatory tasks, and assist with data analysis.

Responsibilities include enrolling participants, obtaining consent, administering visits, coding and analyzing data, coordinating IRB submissions, and training student

Qualifications

• Excellent organization and communication skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with staff and external contacts.
• Detail oriented with disciplined follow-through and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Recruit subjects using approved methodologies and manage enrollment.
• Administer study visits, collect data, and manage regulatory files.
• Conduct qualitative interviews and data analyses for manuscripts.
• Abstract and review patient demographic/clinical data from EHRs.
• Coordinate study team meetings and support IRB submissions.
• Supervise and train student research assistants and handle office duties.

Skills

Excellent organization

Strong interpersonal

Detail oriented

Microsoft 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.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] call617-638-8582to let us know the nature of your request.

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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