Brigham and Women's Hospital
Research Enrollment Coordinator l
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
The Mass General Brigham (MGB) Biobank is a prominent research program aimed at understanding how genes, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence people\'s health. Biobank Coordinators help patients make informed decisions about participating in this research program. They educate and recruit patients from both outpatient and inpatient settings at Brigham and Women\'s Hospital (BWH). Biobank Coordinators educate patients with diverse levels of health literacy, obtain consent, and thoroughly explain consent forms and procedures to individuals from various cultural and educational backgrounds. They also enter and maintain patient and survey data and collaborate closely with physicians and clinic staff to ensure recruitment activities are integrated into clinic workflows. Duties may evolve based on project demands, funding cycles, and the skill sets of other team members involved. This position offers a dynamic clinical research environment focused on personalized medicine and is well-suited for those pursuing careers in medicine, clinical research, public health, genetic counseling, implementation medicine, and patient engagement.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Recruit potential study participants from various clinics at BWH and track recruitment efforts using specialized software.
Support the project manager to implement patient recruitment strategies.
Respond to patient and staff inquiries regarding the MGB Biobank.
Assist the Project Manager in implementing patient recruitment strategies.
Support collaborating studies with recruitment, collection, and management of the study database.
Support the preparation and shipment of collected samples to the central facility.
Aid in the development, organization, and maintenance of the study database.
Ensure data validation and quality control and collaborate with Consent Tracking to guarantee proper subject identification.
Manage data entry tasks. Support collaborative studies by assisting with recruitment, data collection, and database management as necessary.
Suggest improvements to research protocols to optimize recruitment and data collection efforts. Assist with clinic expansion to new locations or sites. Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required
Must have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients from varied backgrounds, MDs, researchers, and other team members.
Must be able to prioritize and organize work responsibilities to meet deadlines.
Must possess integrity to maintain confidentiality.
Must demonstrate accuracy in recording data.
Must possess strong database management and overall computer skills. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements
Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
Lifting Occationally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Carrying Occationally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Less than 2%
Pulling Less than 2%
Climbing Less than 2%
Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Less than 2%
Crouching Less than 2%
Crawling Less than 2%
Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Less than 2%
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
The Brigham and Women\'s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
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The Mass General Brigham (MGB) Biobank is a prominent research program aimed at understanding how genes, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence people\'s health. Biobank Coordinators help patients make informed decisions about participating in this research program. They educate and recruit patients from both outpatient and inpatient settings at Brigham and Women\'s Hospital (BWH). Biobank Coordinators educate patients with diverse levels of health literacy, obtain consent, and thoroughly explain consent forms and procedures to individuals from various cultural and educational backgrounds. They also enter and maintain patient and survey data and collaborate closely with physicians and clinic staff to ensure recruitment activities are integrated into clinic workflows. Duties may evolve based on project demands, funding cycles, and the skill sets of other team members involved. This position offers a dynamic clinical research environment focused on personalized medicine and is well-suited for those pursuing careers in medicine, clinical research, public health, genetic counseling, implementation medicine, and patient engagement.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Recruit potential study participants from various clinics at BWH and track recruitment efforts using specialized software.
Support the project manager to implement patient recruitment strategies.
Respond to patient and staff inquiries regarding the MGB Biobank.
Assist the Project Manager in implementing patient recruitment strategies.
Support collaborating studies with recruitment, collection, and management of the study database.
Support the preparation and shipment of collected samples to the central facility.
Aid in the development, organization, and maintenance of the study database.
Ensure data validation and quality control and collaborate with Consent Tracking to guarantee proper subject identification.
Manage data entry tasks. Support collaborative studies by assisting with recruitment, data collection, and database management as necessary.
Suggest improvements to research protocols to optimize recruitment and data collection efforts. Assist with clinic expansion to new locations or sites. Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required
Must have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients from varied backgrounds, MDs, researchers, and other team members.
Must be able to prioritize and organize work responsibilities to meet deadlines.
Must possess integrity to maintain confidentiality.
Must demonstrate accuracy in recording data.
Must possess strong database management and overall computer skills. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements
Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
Lifting Occationally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Carrying Occationally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Less than 2%
Pulling Less than 2%
Climbing Less than 2%
Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Less than 2%
Crouching Less than 2%
Crawling Less than 2%
Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Less than 2%
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
The Brigham and Women\'s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
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