Clinical Research Coordinator I, Head and Neck

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

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.

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.

 

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

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.

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- Technical computer skills (Microsoft Office, Epic*, MATLAB*, Python*, etc. preferred
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) works under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), to provide support for clinical research studies. A major focus of this research is clinical research in the field of Head and Neck Radiation Oncology and Functional Radiation Medicine. The CRC will be responsible for: assisting the PI in drafting research protocols, patient enrollment and coordination, data entry, management, and analysis, creation and maintenance of clinical databases, preparation of conference presentations and journal publications.

Experience

1-2 years of relevant work experience (e.g., basic science, previous CRC experience, etc.) required for the CRC II position. Previous animal handling experience is preferred but not required. Other work experience will be considered but is not required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with data abstraction from a variety of sources including patient medical records, radiation treatment software, and hospital clinical information systems.
• Assist with data analysis and system evaluation.
• Assist with grant progress reports and IRB submissions as needed.
• Organizes, and/or maintains study databases. Responsible for data entry and quality control of data. 
• Assists with analysis of clinical data
• Coordination of patient visits for research protocols
• Collection of patient reported data
• Performs literature searches as appropriate.
• Assists PI with preparation of slide presentations, meeting posters, and research articles.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

Onsite

 

100 Blossom Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$21.00 - $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.

 

1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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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