Clinical Research Coordinator
If interested in this opportunity, please visit www.mghcareers.org and apply for JOB ID# 3184745
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Liver Center in the Division of Gastroenterology at the Massachusetts General Hospital is recruiting a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to join its multidisciplinary team. Working with a diverse group of hepatologists, oncologists, palliative care clinicians, advanced practice nurses, post-doctoral researchers and other specialists, the clinical research coordinator will assist with collaborative clinical research studies in patients with chronic liver disease. One specific focus for this position will be to help coordinate a range of supportive and palliative care research projects and program initiatives for patients with chronic liver disease.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will assume responsibility for study coordination. This role includes: screening and recruiting patients in both inpatient units and outpatient clinics; administering screening instruments, interviews, and surveys with participants; managing data; corresponding with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory groups; assisting with preparation of manuscripts, protocols, and grants; and completing other special projects in collaboration with principal investigators.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Managing multiple studies and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of study procedures
- Verifying patient eligibility for studies via medical chart reviews and screening instruments
- Recruiting individuals for study participation and obtaining informed consent
- Coordinating study visits with patients and providers
- Performing data collection (face-to-face surveys, chart reviews, patient and caregiver interviews, clinician interviews) and data quality assurance checks
- Monitoring study inventory and purchasing supplies
- Maintaining study data using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) or other programs.
- Preparing study reports, annual reviews, and Institutional Review Board documentation
- Monitoring and evaluating protocol compliance
- Assisting with data analysis and preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations
Qualified applicants should have a willingness and ability to learn about conducting studies in diverse medical settings, be able to work independently, have excellent communication and organizational skills, and have an interest in working with people with serious illnesses (often with poor prognoses).
Additionally, qualified applicants should be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment, often reporting to multiple principal investigators and collaborating with other clinical research coordinators. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail, the ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines, and strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. While not mandatory, proficiencies in analysis software (e.g., SPSS, NVivo) and skills in statistical programming are beneficial.
The ideal start date for this position is approximately May-June 2022
EDUCATION
A bachelor’s degree is required, preferentially focusing in the social or health sciences. This is an ideal position for individuals interested in applying to graduate or medical school.
EXPERIENCE
Previous experience in research, including experience with consenting and enrolling participants to research interventions is preferred.
Experience with data management systems such as RedCap, is preferred but not required.
A background or interest in psychology, medicine, nursing or public health is preferred, but not required.