Sports Concussion Clinical Research Coordinator II

Mass General Brigham; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II to join their innovative LATE-TBI Lab. This role involves managing research operations focused on the effects of traumatic brain injuries in athletes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong organizational skills, and a passion for rehabilitation research. Join a team dedicated to groundbreaking medical discoveries and contribute to improving the lives of individuals affected by neurological conditions. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact in the field of clinical research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a background in clinical research or public health.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily research operations including participant recruitment and data collection.
• Coordinate IRB actions and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Database Management

Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary
The LATE-TBI Lab at Spaulding Rehabilitation, under the direction of Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator II to support research on the short- and long-term effects of repeated traumatic brain injuries in athletes. The lab focuses on understanding conditions such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), identifying factors that influence recovery and HealthSpan, and developing innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The CRC II will manage daily research operations across the LATE-TBI Lab and the Rehabilitation Outcomes Center (ROCS), including participant recruitment, data collection, IRB coordination, regulatory compliance, and community engagement. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and a background in clinical research or public health. Experience in neurology or rehabilitation research is preferred.

Qualifications

Overview:

We are recruiting a highly motivated individual with a passion for rehabilitation research to serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) in the Long-term Assessment and Treatment Exploration for TBI (LATE-TBI) Lab at Spaulding Rehabilitation. The LATE-TBI Lab seeks to understand how athletic exposure to repeated traumatic brain injuries may cause problems both acutely and later in life. Specifically, the LATE-TBI researches the immediate effects of concussions in sports, as well as the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI), including chronic and neurodegenerative diseases, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, research seeks to identify factors associated with recovery and HealthSpan following injury. This work aims to bridge the gap between bench and bedside, with the ultimate goal of developing effective treatments for TBI associated disease. We aim to identify novel diagnostic strategies and therapeutic targets to improve the lives of individuals affected by CTE, ALS, and other conditions associated with repeated TBI. The LATE-TBI lab is directed by Daniel Daneshvar, MD, PhD, Chief of Brain Injury Rehabilitation in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School.

The CRC II will be working on several studies within the LATE-TBI Lab as well as at the Rehabilitation Outcomes Center at Spaulding (ROCS), where Dr. Daneshvar serves as Director of Training. The CRC II will be responsible for the day-to-day study operations, including management and oversight of recruitment and data collection activities, preparation and management of IRB actions, data quality assurance, preparation of agendas for meetings, management of regulatory documents, and communication and reporting to PI, study team, and funding sources.

More information about the LATE-TBI Lab can be found at https://spauldingrehab.org/research/programs-labs/late-tbi-lab and information about ROCS can be found at https://spauldingrehab.org/research/programs-labs/rehabilitation-outcomes-center.

Specific responsibilities may include:

Data Collection & Management

• Medical record abstraction
• Conducting self-report and standardized interviews in-person and via telephone with research participants and/or their legally authorized representative
• Recruitment, enrollment, and study milestone tracking
• Data entry and extraction

Performance reporting

• Quarterly and annual reports to funding agencies
• Audit preparation and follow-up
• Internal quality assurance reporting

IRB

• New applications
• Amendments
• Continuing reviews

Meetings/scheduling

• Arrangements and scheduling
• Preparation of agendas and minutes

Training Responsibilities

• Completion of required personal certifications and renewals

Community Relations

• Assist with preparation of newsletters
• Prepare recruitment materials
• Update lab website
• Participate in lab-sponsored community events

Scholarly activities

• Conduct literature reviews
• Assist with manuscript preparation
• Develop PowerPoint presentations and other dissemination media

Qualifications and Experience:

Education/Degree

Bachelor's degree required.

Experience
Required

• Training background in clinical science or public health
• Familiarity with IRB policies and procedures

Preferred

• Prior experience as a clinical research coordinator
• Training/experience in neurologic diseases and/or rehabilitation
• Database development/management

Required Skills

• High level time management and organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Administrative skills to meet regulatory requirements
• Ability to meet the requirements of varying funding sources
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and display initiative to introduce innovations to research study
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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