Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:


The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will work with a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare and research professionals in the Department of Obstetrics Gynecology at the Massachusetts General Hospital. The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out two or more research studies under general supervision of the Principal Investigators.


They will plan and implement study protocols, create standard operating procedures, collect and manage study data, assist in study activities. The candidate will also prepare study progress reports and presentations. The RC will facilitate recruitment for clinical research studies in the clinical setting, to collect data (survey administration), communicate with participants throughout the study, and assist with data analysis.


The candidate must demonstrate superior organizational, time management, and communication skills, as well as intellectual independence and initiative. They will protect confidential and sensitive research data with integrity. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential to this job, as are the willingness to learn new things and have a sense of humor. Other job duties and responsibilities are listed in detail below.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


The CRC helps oversee the implementation of clinical research protocols and ensures compliance with protocol functions and activities. The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated team player with superb time management, organizational, and communication skills. They would have strong attention to detail, computer skills, familiarity with statistical methods, ability to travel locally for study visits, background and/or interest in clinical research.



Subject Screening/Enrollment:



• Develops and implements recruitment strategies


• Assists with screening, informed consent, and enrollment of patients


• Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria


• Obtains informed consent from subjects


• Collects, organizes and enters data as required by protocols


• Assist subjects in the completion of psychological stress and sociodemographic surveys


• Schedules study clinic visits for specimen collection.



Tissue Banking



• Experience with or willingness to learn how to prepares and process tissue, blood and fluids for banking and IRB approved research studies


• Screen patients for eligibility


• Consents and registers patients for studies


• Transports tissue samples to and from the Wang Pathology Laboratory


• Label and transport blood and tissue samples to the VCRB research laboratory


• Assist with the initial processing and storage of blood and tissue samples


• Maintains an inventory database of all tissues, fluids, and specimen usage



Data collection through chart review:



• Interacts with data files containing large volumes of clinical data


• Identifies eligible patients' records based on study inclusion criteria


• Reviews charts, seeking to identify clinical conditions that are relevant to the investigation


• Documents and annotates findings within a web-based database such as RedCap



SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:


• Excellent interpersonal and management skills with facility to interact professionally at all levels and plan and initiate new activities.


• Ability to design, prepare, deliver and evaluate SOPs, source documents and other documents.


• Ability to compile and manage data, analyze information, and produce reports.


• Clinical knowledge as required for patient interviews and chart reviews.


• Knowledge and experience with human subjects research and IRB requirements.


• Administrative skills to meet the regulatory compliance required by IRB reporting.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• High level time management skills requiring exceptional organizational skills and the ability to organize time and prioritize effectively. This includes the ability to ask for direction when appropriate and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.


• Experience with common PC computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook, and reference management software such as Reference Manager or EndNote.


• Ability to conduct reference and literature searches using PubMed and other search engines, and perform Internet searches using MS Internet Explorer and various search engines.


• Ability and willingness to learn new research and administrative skills.


• Ability to compile and manage data, analyze information, and produce reports.


• Assist with materials management, supply, inventory, and ordering of program materials.



Qualifications

EDUCATION:



Bachelor's degree required.



EXPERIENCE:

Relevant project/course experience or 1-2 years work experience preferred.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):


None



WORKING CONDITIONS:



Works in an office settings, laboratory and clinical environments in the Ob/Gyn Department on a per diem basis.



EEO Statement

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