Clinical Research Coordinator II, Pediatrics (per diem)

Boston Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator II in the Pediatrics Research department. Located in Boston, MA, this per diem role focuses on recruitment, data management, and regulatory tasks for multiple pediatric studies.

Under supervision of PIs, the CRC II will conduct study visits, manage data, support IRB submissions, and assist with data analyses. Strong organization, REDCap, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree plus 2-5 years of experience.
• Experience in a clinical research setting preferred.
• Excellent organization and communications skills required.
• REDCap knowledge strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and confidentiality skills; ability to interact with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit subjects using approved methods and obtain informed consent.
• Administer study visits and collect data per protocol.
• Coordinate data entry, quality checks and regulatory files.
• Abstract patient data from electronic health records.
• Communicate with study managers, PIs, and external vendors.
• Train and supervise student research assistants.

Skills

Excellent organization

Communication skills

REDCap knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree + 2-5 years experience

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

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.

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.
• 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.

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 [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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans