Sobre esta vaga de Clinical Research Coordinator na Mass General Brigham
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Job Summary
Job Profile SummarySummary
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.
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)
The Division of Internal Medicine (DGIM) at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator who will be working independently and under general supervision of the study Principal Investigator, Dr. Joanna Streck and Senior Program Manager, Michele Reyen providing support for multi-year clinical research studies within DGIM. The coordinator will be responsible for patient scheduling and recruitment as well as all subject-oriented study procedures, such as administration of questionnaires, careful monitoring of adverse events, administrative duties related to the careful operation of study protocol, and database management and quality assurance.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Clinical Research Coordinator will assume responsibility for all aspects of project assistance and coordination.
The responsibilities of the Clinical Research Coordinator may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
· Knowledge of study procedures
· Verifying participant eligibility
· Recruiting participants for study participation and obtaining informed consent
· Sending and tracking participant remuneration (e.g., gift cards)
· Performing data collection (focus group or qualitative interviews, self-report surveys, biological data) and data quality assurance checks
· Designing data collection instruments and maintaining study data using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) or other programs
· Preparing study reports and Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation
· Corresponding with the IRB and other regulatory groups
· Assisting with preparation of manuscripts, grants, and conference presentations
· Working with undergraduate research interns who are volunteering on study projects
· Providing general administrative support
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently. Additionally, ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills and have the ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines. Candidates must be fluent in English.
Qualified applicants should also have an interest in, and willingness to, learn about conducting studies in diverse medical/community settings with vulnerable populations and have an interest in working with people affected by challenging life stressors and/or medical illness. Additionally, qualified applicants should be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment and collaborating with other clinical research coordinators.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. While not mandatory, proficiencies in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, NVivo) and skills in statistical programming are beneficial.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly
Grade
5
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