Clinical Research Coordinator I

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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

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.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

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.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

- Coordinates the implementation, both internally and externally, of sponsored clinical research studies.

- Initiates and maintains recruitment contact with study participants.  Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and makes independent judgement as to the suitability of their participation.  May be required to perform clinical tests such as phlebotomy, ECGs, etc.

- Working in concert with Principal Investigator and/or Research Manager, and experienced coordinators to develop and implement patient recruitment strategies.

- Working in conjunction with RCNet Manager and CCI Operations Director on miscellaneous administrative duties integral to CCI/RCNet programs.

- Interacts with patients/subjects with regard to the study, including patient education, procedural instruction, follow-up.  Serves as a liaison between patient and physician, and as a resource for participants and their families.

- Responsible for collection of data and maintaining patient information databases for the study.  Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study forms. - Responsible for data validation and quality control, data entry into CRFs, if applicable.  May be required to input data and do minimal analysis and run various reports.

- In conjunction with Research Manager completed regulatory paperwork for institutional review board approval. • Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants. • Answers phone calls and inquires regarding the study protocol.  Refers participants when appropriate to principal and co-investigators.

- Communicates regularly with the PI(s) about all aspects of the research trial. - Responsible for collection data and maintaining patient information databases for the study.  Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study forms. Responsible for data validation and quality control, data entry into CRFs, if applicable.  May be required to input data and do minimal analysis and run various reports.

- In conjunction with Research Manager completed regulatory paperwork for institutional review board approval.

- Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.

- Answers phone calls and inquires regarding the study protocol.  Refers participants when appropriate to principal and co-investigators. Communicates regularly with the PI(s) about all aspects of the research trial.

Education
 BS OR BA required, 
Some knowledge of medical terminology, clinical practice and/or research studies highly desired. • Sound independent judgment and willingness to learn competence in research methodologies a must.

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.

 

 

Hybrid

 

221 Longwood Avenue

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$20.16 - $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.

 

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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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