Mood & Psychosis Clinical Research Coordinator I at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.


The Mood and Psychosis Research Program led by Dr. Katherine Burdick is looking for a clinical research coordinator who is interested in learning about cognition in systemic mastocytosis and major psychiatric disorders.


Our current work is focused on identifying persistent cognitive deficits in major psychiatric disorders, understanding their etiologies, and directly targeting them with treatment. Primary ongoing studies focus on neurocognition and social cognition in bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, as well cognition in individuals with systemic mastocytosis. We incorporate a wide range of potential predictors of outcome including sleep quality, childhood trauma, inflammatory markers, and genetics to characterize the heterogeneity in cognitive and functional outcome that is seen in these disorders. There will be opportunities to work on a range of ongoing projects.


The CRC will primarily work with Dr. Nicoloro-SantaBarbara on cognition in systemic mastocytosis, while dedicating approximately 25% of their time to studies on cognition in major psychiatric disorders under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager and Dr. Burdick. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be expected to follow established policies and procedures and provide assistance on clinical research studies. Successful candidates will have direct patient contact and will be trained to administer standardized neurocognitive tests, clinical symptoms ratings, and potentially diagnostic interviews. Data entry and management are also important components of the position. There will be opportunities to work with the collected data and present at scientific conference settings, as well as contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals. The position will be based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston.


To apply, please send 1) your CV, 2) a 1-page statement of your scientific interests and career goals, and 3) letters or contact information for three references. A two-year commitment is expected.



Job Summary
Summary
Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; maintaining and updating data generated by the study.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No



Qualifications


Education
Bachelor's Degree Science in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or related fields. We are particularly interested in individuals with clinical experience with patients with either a chronic medical illness or bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder who are looking to gain experience in a research setting, or vice versa.


Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No


Licenses and Credentials


Experience
Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study teams and research participants.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.


• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.


• Knowledge of clinical research protocols.


• Careful attention to detail.


• Excellent organizational skills and ability to priorities a variety of tasks.


• High degree of computer literacy and competent in use of computer programs: MS Office suite, database tools.


• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for study participant confidentiality and for diverse collaborators' interests and needs.


• Knowledge of data management programs.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Essential Functions

• Provides assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.


• Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts phone interviews or schedules patients for visits and screening.


• Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.


• Interact with study subjects regarding study, including patient education, procedural instruction, follow-up. May serve as liaison between patient and physician.


• Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information database for study. May be required to input data, do minimum analysis and run various reports. Maintains patients records as part of record keeping function.


• May be responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.


• Answers any phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.


• Monitors and sets up any needed equipment.


• Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.


• All other duties as assigned.

Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


221 Longwood Avenue



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action 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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