The mission of our laboratory is to improve the quality of life for patients with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. The successful candidate will serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator in our center and gain interdisciplinary research experience through assisting with the conduct and management of various clinical studies pertaining to celiac disease, gluten-related disorders, and disorders associated with increased intestinal permeability. The candidate will work on both clinical and translational research projects that recruit both adult and pediatric populations. The candidate will assist with our celiac disease pediatric biorepository, industry-funded clinical trials, as well as other longitudinal studies ongoing at our center.
Projects involve screening/recruiting and enrolling subjects, scheduling patient visits, as well as attending in-person visits at either clinic or in the endoscopy unit. The candidate will coordinate and monitor the collection of study-specific clinical data and specimens (blood, urine, stool, tissue samples, etc.). Major responsibilities also include management of IRB documentation of the approved research project, maintain regulatory files, review of data collection and entry, conduct of study follow-up visits, and data storage and management.
The candidate will be overseen by the Principal Investigator, Project Manager, as well as other Clinical Research Coordinator II/Senior Clinical Research Coordinators in the center.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to the duties of a Clinical Research Coordinator;
Conducts basic laboratory tasks including sample aliquoting, organization, and storage
Updates study forms per protocol
Prepares/organizes data for analysis
Monitors electronic data collection procedures including checking data for timely collection (according to the study schedule) and completeness
Assists with formal audits of data
Documents patient visits and procedures
Prepares materials for patient visits including stool, urine, saliva, and blood sample collection kits
Conducts research-specific visits with subjects
Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
Provides basic explanation of study and obtains informed consent from subjects
Assists with study regulatory (IRB) submissions
Assists external study sites with study management according to the Manual of Operations and Standard Operating Procedures
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Careful attention to detail
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Ability to complete work independently, multi-tasking and balancing deadlines when appropriate
Ability to make independent and effective decisions
Excellent written and oral communication skills with both colleagues and patients, including comfort with speaking on the phone
Computer literacy, including basic word processing and conduct of scientific literature reviews
Working knowledge of clinical research protocols and their associated regulatory requirements
Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subject's rights and individuals needs
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
BA/BS in a scientific area of study is required. A pre-medical or health-related concentration and relevant coursework (biology, chemistry, immunology, epidemiology, etc.) is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous research experience including interface with research subjects, collection of clinical data, and/or familiarity with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation of research is preferred. Previous laboratory experience including knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and materials is also preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The candidate will work in an office space (connected to the associated laboratory) in the Jackson building on the main campus of Mass General Hospital. The floor is occupied by members of the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center and is conducive to collaborative work. There are no heavy lifting or carrying requirements.
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.
