Clinical Research Coordinator II - WoMB

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a research professional to assist the Principal Investigator in planning and implementing clinical research studies as assigned, supporting development of new therapies and evidence generation.

You will perform duties across recruitment, data collection, regulatory adherence, and study coordination, requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and good communication. This role involves adhering to GCP guidelines and IRB requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent with four years of related experience.
• BLS certification may be required depending on role.
• Two years in research related activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment of study participants.
• Screen participants for eligibility by phone, in clinic, and other settings.
• Complete follow-up with study participants as required.
• Abstract source documents and complete CRFs per best practices.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations for human subjects.
• Assist IRB requirements: educational, document submissions, adverse event reporting, annual reviews.
• Perform basic laboratory activities as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA and secure study information; follow FDA GCP guidelines.
• Identify and resolve protocol compliance issues with investigators and sponsors.
• Coordinate tests/procedures per protocol; report results to investigators.
• Conduct tests as needed (e.g., EKGs, Walk tests).
• Organize site visits with study sponsor to review documentation.
• Maintain inventory of study supplies.
• Assess potential patients for eligibility per protocol requirements.
• Review eligibility criteria in patient records.
• Verify information with physicians; obtain informed consent signatures.
• QC check of CRFs before data entry submission.
• Coordinate resolution of data queries.
• Enter data as warranted.
• Maintain regulatory binders and study documents.
• Monitor adverse events and report to PI, sponsor, and IRB.

Skills

Organizational talents

Data collection & analysis

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Prioritization

Communication & interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree OR High School Diploma with 4 years experience

Tools

None

Job description

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on performing work related to research and development of new products, innovation, and improvement of products and processes. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Research Programs and Projects duties: Supports the development of new products and innovation. Includes Clinical roles focused on research projects. Positions in this family perform basic, translational, and/or clinical research towards solving a specific problem for an entity or community. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

Job Overview

This position will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in planning and implementing clinical research studies as assigned.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Four (4) years of related experience.
• 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required based on specific role requirements.
• 3. Two (2) years in research related activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Five (5) years in research related activities.
• 2. Previous experience in clinical trials.
• 3. IATA Hazardous Good Shipping certification.
• 4. CITI Human Research Protection certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Responsible for assisting in the recruitment of study participants.
• 2. Organizes strategies for recruiting study participants, and screening study participants for eligibility on the telephone, in the clinic and other settings as required.
• 3. Completes follow up with study participants in prescribed settings as required.
• 4. Completes record abstraction of source documents, conducting required study measurements and completing study Case Report Forms in accordance with best practice methods.
• 5. Complies with all institutional policies and government regulations pertaining to human subjects' protections.
• 6. Responsible for assisting with Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements for each study including meeting institutional educational requirements, submitting documents for review, adverse event reporting and annual reviews.
• 7. Performs basic laboratory activities as needed.
• 8. Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations and keeps study information in a safe and secure location. Adheres to FDA Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• 9. Identifies and resolves problems with protocol compliance by notifying investigator and as necessary with the protocol sponsor.
• 10. Arranges necessary tests and procedures in accordance with protocol requirements and reports results to the investigator.
• 11. Performs necessary tests as needed and as appropriate to level of training such as EKGs, Walk tests, etc.
• 12. Organizes and participates in site visits with the study sponsor to review completeness and accuracy of study documentation.
• 13. Maintains inventory of all study supplies.
• 14. Assesses potential patients and eligibility for inclusion in a particular protocol based on protocol requirements.
• 15. Reviews all eligibility and ineligibility criteria in the patient's record.
• 16. Verifies information with the physician. Interviews patients to obtain information for eligibility assessment, explain the study, and obtains signature for the informed consent form.
• 17. Conducts a QC check of completed CRFs prior to submission for data entry.
• 18. Coordinates resolution of all data queries.
• 19. Completes data entry as warranted.
• 20. Maintains regulatory binders, case report forms, source documents, and other study documents.
• 21. Monitors the occurrence of clinical adverse events, reporting any to the (PI), the study sponsor and Institutional Review Board.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Typical clinical and administrative office setting.

Skills & Abilities

• 1. High degree of organizational talents, data collection and analysis skills.
• 2. Requires meticulous attention to detail.
• 3. Excellent computer skills including word processing.
• 4. Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately.
• 5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 6. Systematic record-keeping.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

$47,924.24 - $59,894.75

based on full-time equivalent