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Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)

Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services), Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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The Center for School Behavioral Health (CSBH) at Massachusetts General Hospital is transforming how schools support youth mental health by integrating prevention and early intervention directly into educational settings. Our mission is to:

foster collaborative partnerships across sectors;

build school capacity to support student behavioral health;

uplift innovative, research informed prevention and intervention models;

translate research into sustainable, scalable practice and policy.

CSBH is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator who will work independently and under the general supervision of the Center Program Director and/or the study Principal Investigator(s). Clinical Research Coordinators provide support for multi‑year clinical research studies at CSBH. The coordinator’s responsibilities at CSBH will include working both in the lab and at data collection sites outside of MGH. He/she/they will be responsible for patient scheduling and recruitment as well as all subject‑oriented study procedures, such as administration of psychiatric scales, careful monitoring of adverse events, administrative duties related to the careful operation of study protocol, and database management and quality assurance. Appropriate projects can be found on our center website (www.mgh4schools.org/). New hires are placed on studies that most interest them, although staffing decisions may also depend on funding and center needs. We encourage and invite people from under‑represented backgrounds to apply. Job Duties Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.

Collects & organizes patient data

Maintains records and databases

Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports

Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials

Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.

Conducts library searches

Verifies accuracy of study forms

Updates study forms per protocol

Documents patient visits and procedures

Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures

Assists with interviewing study subjects

Administers and scores questionnaires

Provides basic explanation of study and, in some cases, obtains informed consent from subjects

Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy

Assists with study regulatory submissions

Writes consent forms

Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria

Performs administrative support duties as required

A Clinical Research Coordinator II performs the duties of a Clinical Research Coordinator I (above) and may also:

Maintain research data, patient fields, regulatory binders and study databases

Perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks

Organize and interpret data

Develop and implement recruitment strategies

Act as a study resource for patient and family

Monitor and evaluate lab and procedure data

Evaluate study questionnaires

Contribute to protocol recommendations

Assist with preparation of annual review

Skills Required

Interest in working with youth and their families

Careful attention to details

Good organizational skills

Ability to follow directions

Good communication skills

Computer literacy

Working knowledge of clinical research protocols

Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects’ rights and individual needs

The Clinical Research Coordinator II should also possess:

Ability to work independently and as a team player

Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems

Ability to interpret acceptability of data results

Working knowledge of data management program

Education/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.

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. Those with a minimum of 1‑2 years of directly related work experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator II position.

Bilingual applicants preferred but not required.

Mass General Brigham Incorporated 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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