GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Musolino Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School, a translational neuroscience laboratory focusing on genetic vascular disorders that affect the nervous system, seeks an exceptional candidate to coordinate natural history studies under the Young Genetic Stroke Alliance (YGSA). This support will expand research efforts at MGH and help move basic science efforts from bench to bedside. The clinical research coordinator will work very independently but receive some guidance and supervision from the Principal Investigator. The job requires high level time management and organizational skills.

Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects & organizes patient data

• Coordinates study meeting plans for the YGSA

• Prepares Study Protocols and Case Report Form

• Attends Meetings and Conference

• Maintains research data, patient files, regulatory binders and study database

• Assists in the collection of clinical data, which may include acquiring past medical records and administering study questionnaires.

• Participates in the with development of study budget

• Performs outreach and facilitates communication between the YGSA and industry, academia, and patient advocacy group

• Additional day-to-day duties include:

• Preparing study documents and handling correspondences with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for reviews, amendments, and general upkeep.

• Maintaining and updating study binders to reflect progress of projects.

• Data entry, data analysis, and other research related duties as needed.

• Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy.

• Assists with study regulatory submission

• Writes consent form

• Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Careful attention to details
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
• Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs

Qualifications

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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):

A Clinical Research Coordinator I does not have any supervisory responsibility.

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.