Mass General Brigham
Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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 SummaryGENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The candidate will work with an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary team from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, alongside collaborators from many institutions. Specific studies include large observational database research and research that includes enrollment of patients into cohort and clinical trial studies. Working very independently and under very general supervision from Research Manager and/or Principal Investigator, provides support to clinical research studies. May be responsible for the following activities: making independent judgment of suitability of potential participants for clinical trials and registries, screening and scheduling potential participants for clinical trials, developing and implementing patient recruitment strategies, performing applicable clinical tests such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECGs, etc. maintaining and updating data generated by the study. JOB DESCRIPTION: 1. Working with other research coordinators supporting clinical research activities for department. 2. In conjunction with Research Manager/Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, data collection systems and institutional review board approval. 3. Recruitment of patients for enrollment in clinical trials and registries. Interacts with patients prior to entering the study and throughout the entire treatment. Discusses and obtains informed consent with patients. 4. Organizing strategies for recruiting study patients. 5. Screening patients for eligibility and enrolling eligible candidates. 6. Conducting study visits. 7. Working closely with the Principal Investigator and other staff on implementing clinical studies and registries. 8. Preparation of protocol applications, maintaining regulatory binders, case report forms, source documents, and other study documents as well as monitoring and reporting the occurrence of clinical adverse events. 9. Maintaining and updating information as required by Hospital and Sponsor/NIH guidelines. 10. IRB applications and submission 11. Manage study finances: maintain positive financial status of studies, prepare invoices and track payments, facilitate subject payment and reimbursement as applicable per study contract Investigator support Organize meetings and meeting schedules Manuscript and presentation preparation: literature reviews, citation management, drafting, basic data manipulation, table and figure creation Clinical operations support as neededQualificationsFollowing 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. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.Essential FunctionsReviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are metRecruiting patients for clinical trials; conducts phone interviewsVerifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocolPrepares data for analysis and data entryDocuments patient visits & proceduresAssists with regulatory binders and QA/QC proceduresAssists with interviewing study subjectsAssists with study regulator submissionsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsAdditional Job Details (if applicable)EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree required.EXPERIENCE:New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above.Those with a minimum of 1-3 years of directly related work experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator II position.Experience with Good Clinical Practice, CRFs, laboratory processes, safety practices, specimen shipping/handling, and study conduct.SKILLS:Ability to work independently.Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants. Good oral and written communication skills.Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.Knowledge of clinical research protocols.High degree of computer literacy.Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.Careful attention to detail.Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subject’s rights and individual needs.Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location100 Cambridge StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$19.76 - $28.44/HourlyGrade5At 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.EEO Statement: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.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.