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Clinical Research Coordinator

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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: 
 
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and the Program Manager for the MGH Paralysis Center, the Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with the team to provide research and organizational support for designated research studies within the Center. 
 
 
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
A Clinical Research Coordinator performs the following duties:
Prepare, organize, and update research protocols and regulatory documents.
Collects & organizes patient data
Perform data collection and database entry related to particular studies.
Coordinate research-related visits and communications with patients, as well as arrange meetings/conferences with the research team.
May assist in preparing research data for analysis and manuscript preparation.
Works in collaboration with the PI, Clinical Trial Office, and departmental research administrator and to assist in the coordination and management of new and existing research studies.
Assists with preparation of research protocols (IRB and/or IACUC); prepares, organizes, updates, and maintains regulatory documents in accordance with FDA and institutional guidelines. Informs research team of deadlines associated with the submission of regulatory documents.
Assisting program manager in completing deliverables pertaining to study.
Supports Research Nurse during data collection.
Collects and abstracts patient data from medical records and accurately enters it into the research database (including RedCap). As needed, runs established reports for use by the investigator.
Maintains REDCap databases for ongoing studies.
Verifies accuracy of study forms
Updates study forms per protocol
Assists with formal audits of data
Assists with interviewing patients
Provides a basic explanation of studies and in some cases obtains consent forms from patients
Assists with study regulatory submissions
Collates, mails, or emails patient surveys and questionnaires; receives completed forms and enters information into the research database. Serves as point person for patients needing help or information with these materials.
Schedules and organizes patient research visits, answers patient questions, and facilitates communications with patients regarding research-related activities
Organizes research phone conferences and meetings; responsibilities include: sending and tracking invitations, scheduling and organizing conference calls and distributing meeting agendas and materials.
Attends scheduled and ad hoc research meetings with the research team to keep current on the study status and priorities of the various research projects.
Provides office support including answering the phone, maintaining updated research files and folders, making photocopies, faxing and emailing documents.
May assist with supply orders.
Perform literature searches when requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists with preparation of research protocols (IRB and/or IACUC); prepares, organizes, updates, and maintains regulatory documents in accordance with FDA and institutional guidelines. Informs research team of deadlines associated with the submission of regulatory documents.
A Clinical Research Coordinator II performs the duties of a Clinical Research Coordinator I (above) and may also:
Collect and film physical assessments for appropriate studies
Maintain research data, patient fields, regulatory binders, and study databases
Perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks
Organize and interpret data
Develop and implement recruitment strategies
Act as a study resource for patients and family
Monitor and evaluation lab and procedure data
Evaluate study questionnaires
Contribute to protocol recommendations
Assist with the preparation of the annual review
May assist PI to prepare complete study reports
 
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:  
Possess good critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Good communication skills
Computer literacy
Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
Ability to perform multiple tasks independently 
Good organizational skills 
Good attention to detail
Ability to follow directions
Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs
Works well in a team
Proactive in tasks while thinking ahead
 
 
EDUCATION: 
Bachelor’s degree required. 
 
EXPERIENCE: 
New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above. 
Those with a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related work experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator II position. 
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable): 
A Clinical Research Coordinator I does not have any supervisory responsibility. 
A Clinical Research Coordinator II may assist with the training and orientation of new staff members.