Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:



Investigators within the MGH Division of General Internal Medicine seek a part-time Clinical Research Coordinator (20 hrs per week). This is an excellent research opportunity for those planning to attend graduate school or medical school or continue working in research or public health.The position will provide an opportunity to work in a medical academic environment and to be involved in cutting-edge clinical research aimed at addressing improving patient engagement and health disparities. This person will work with an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary team from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School as well as domestically and abroad.


The Clinical Research Coordinator will participate in research, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, to address barriers to health care for Latinos those with HIV infection. The person would be trained to conduct structured survey interviews. The research coordinator will take part in other elements of the study including data organization (using Excel and REDCAP software) and data analysis, preparing manuscripts for publication, assisting with institutional research board (IRB) amendments, and taking part in grant preparation. S/he/they will assist with logistics of setting up and organizing regular research team meetings/video/teleconferences. S/he/they should be a self-starter with excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills with a strong attention to detail. Ability to work well as a member of a team, and interface with individuals across a wide range of disciplines and life experiences is important. Spanish native level of fluency is encouraged.


Interested candidates should apply via http://www.mgb.org/careers. Please attach a cover letter to your resume.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:


• Assist with logistical elements in collaborating with research partners and community partners in Boston, Miami, and Houston.


• Assist in organizing data and project related files and maintain electronic records of all project documents.


• Conduct surveys remotely for Spanish and English-speaking participants involved in a multi-site clinical trial.

• Assist in tracking and follow-up of participants who are English and Spanish speaking, to research studies, by mail, telephone, text message or e-mail.


• Assist in abstract, manuscript, and preparation, including medical literature searches.


• Prepare Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications regarding human subjects compliance.


• Provide general administrative support to the investigator.


• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Fluency in English and Spanish


• Comfort in multi-tasking


• Excellent attention to detail


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Internet applications) and the ability to learn new computer applications


• Experience with REDCAP or other database management tools is desirable


• Experience with telephone interviewing with bilingual patients desirable


• Experience using internet and library search engines


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team


• Intellectual independence and initiative


• Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism


• Demonstrated passion and dedication to health disparities, medicine/public health


• Previous research or patient experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:



Duties will be carried out in a typical office or clinical environment.



Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:



The position requires at least a bachelor's degree and fluency in both English and Spanish. Prior experience in bi-cultural or multi-cultural settings is encouraged. The candidate must possess superior organizational, administrative, time management, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally at all levels.



EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Apply Now