Clinical Research Coordinator
Mass General Brigham
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.
Job description
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.
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.
Additional Job Details
Join the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center Clinical Research Program in Boston, MA as a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator supporting innovative cardiovascular clinical and translational research. You'll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team advancing cutting-edge therapies while gaining valuable experience in a fast-growing research environment.
- Hands-on exposure to exciting cardiovascular clinical trials
- Mentorship and learning opportunities with leading physician-investigators
- Meaningful direct patient interaction and impact
Key responsibilities may include: participant recruitment and enrollment, maintaining IRB/regulatory documentation, coordinating study finances, collaborating with sponsors and research partners, and managing research data, biospecimens, and day-to-day study operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Related Field of Study required
- Experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
- Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred
- 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
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.