Clinical Research Coordinator II Pulmonary Research

Job Summary

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is home to a highly dynamic and growing clinical and translational research enterprise. Our investigators lead innovative research programs across a broad spectrum of pulmonary diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung disease (ILD), pulmonary hypertension (PH), bronchiectasis, lung transplantation, pleural diseases, and acute lung injury. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, our team is committed to advancing scientific discovery and improving patient outcomes.

The Clinical Research Coordinator II will work under the guidance of the Senior Clinical Program Manager for Clinical Research and other senior research leaders. As a valued member of a collaborative and high-performing research team, the coordinator will play an integral role in the successful management and execution of clinical research studies from start-up through closeout. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research while ensuring compliance with all institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirements, including those of MGH, Mass General Brigham (MGB), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and be passionate about advancing clinical research excellence.

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.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Additionally, it provides input into determining study subject suitability and input into recruitment strategy. Performs data analysis, interpretation, QA/QC, and assists in completing reports and presentations.

Essential Functions

• Assists with determining the suitability of study subjects and acts as a resource for patients and families.
• Has input into recruitment strategies and may contribute to protocol recommendations.
• Administers scores and evaluates study questionnaires.
• Maintains research data, patient files, regulatory binders, and study databases.
• Performs data analysis and QA/QC checks and organizes and interprets data.
• Assists with preparation for annual review and assists PI in completing study reports and presentations.
• May assist with training and orientation of new staff members.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree Science required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes.

Experience: Related post-bachelor's degree research experience 1-2 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work more independently and as a team member.
• Computer literacy, analytical skills, and ability to resolve technical problems.
• Ability to interpret the acceptability of data results.
• Working knowledge of data management programs.