Clinical Research Coordinator
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Coordinator I applies state-of-the-art integrated PET and MRI and/or PET and CT imaging methods. Responsibilities include acquiring and analyzing data, administrative coordination, and working with different chronic pain patient populations.
Job description
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Coordinator I applies state-of-the-art integrated PET and MRI and/or PET and CT imaging methods. Responsibilities include acquiring and analyzing data, administrative coordination, and working with different chronic pain patient populations.
The incumbent prepares interim and annual reports, as well as reports of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentations at professional field meetings/conferences, and for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.
The goal of this research project is to evaluate the role of brain inflammation in the establishment and/or maintenance of persistent pain disorders.
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field of Study required. Experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a 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
- 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.