Clinical Research Coordinator
Massachusetts General Hospital
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serve as a contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate studies from start-up through closeout.
- Determine eligibility of and, in some cases, gather consent from study participants according to protocol.
- Assist in the development of recruitment strategies and participate in study recruitment activities and events. Recruitment activities may take place throughout the greater Boston area including the MGH main campus as well as community health centers.
- Coordinate collection of study specimens, transportation, and processing. May be required to perform clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.
- Collect, enter, and manage patient and laboratory data per institutional and regulatory requirements. Prepare study-related documents, including reports and findings.
- Ensure compliance with research protocols. Complete, review, and/or audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents. Prepare regulatory submissions and ensure completion of Institutional Review Board renewals. Participate in regulatory audits.
- Assemble materials for study visits, monitor procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors acting as the primary contact.
- Order lab supplies and equipment as necessary.
- Interact with principal investigators regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct.
- Cognizant and respectful of cultural differences in communication approach.
- Perform administrative support duties as required.
- Strong academic performance: 3.5+ cumulative GPA preferred with equal or more robust performance in major.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
- Ability to demonstrate respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Intellectual independence, initiative, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; facility in learning new software applications.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Bilingualism and/or biculturalism is preferred.