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Clinical Research Coordinator
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Massachusetts
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4 days ago
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Clinical Research Coordinator
Mass General Brigham
Title: Clinical Research Coordinator Location: Boston United States Part time Job Description: Site: The General 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 Summary: The Recovery Research Institute (RRI) within the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Department of Psychiatry is recruiting a part-time clinical research coordinator to help coordinate National Institute of Health (NIH) funded studies that will investigate substance use disorder treatment and recovery. The coordinator will be responsible for a variety of study-related tasks, including participant management (e.g., recruitment, enrollment, and follow-ups), correspondence with the Institutional Review Board (IRB), study data management, and assistance with grant administration and submissions. The ideal applicant demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and an independent work ethic. This individual will be joining an established team of faculty and staff, including other research coordinators. Good communication skills and an affinity for teamwork are critical. This role may require some occasional travel. The candidate will be supervised by Dr. Samuel Acuff, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and Research Scientist at the Recovery Research Institute. Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; and maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a six-month grace period from their hire date (up to one year if starting on a per diem basis) to provide degree equivalency verification. Essential Functions: - Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met. - Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews. - Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol. - Prepares data for analysis and data entry. - Documents patient visits and procedures. - Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures. - Assists with interviewing study subjects. - Assists with study regulator submissions. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills. - Ability to follow directions. - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - Computer literacy. - Working knowledge of clinical research protocols. - Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 151 Merrimac Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $ - $29.01/Hourly Grade 5 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
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