GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The MGH Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine has an active and growing clinical and translational research program. Our investigators study a variety of lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary hypertension, acute lung injury, and bronchiectasis. Also, we have a very active lung transplant program. The individual hired for this position will receive general direction from the Senior Clinical Research Program Manager for Clinical Research and will work as part of a team of clinical research coordinators to ensure successful study start-up, enrollment, and close-out in compliance with MGH, Mass General Brigham, NIH, and FDA regulations and guidelines.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

• Collects & organizes patient data
• Maintains regulatory documents, subject binders, and databases
• Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials or other research studies
• Reviews and abstracts data from medical records
• Conducts literature searches
• Verifies the accuracy of study forms
• Updates study forms per protocol
• Documents patient visits and procedures
• Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
• Assists with interviewing study subjects
• Administers and scores questionnaires
• Provides a basic explanation of the study and, in some cases, obtains informed consent from subjects
• Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy.
• Assists with study regulatory submissions (IRB)
• Assists in writing study documents, including consent forms, study reports, and SOP
• Conducts pre-screening and screening of potential subjects (inclusion/exclusion criteria )
• Performs administrative support duties as required
• Prepares and manages invoices
• Interacts with sponsors (industries, NIH, foundations, etc.) or sponsors' representatives

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Careful attention to details
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to follow directions and multitask at times
• Ability to work in a team environment
• 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:

• Candidates with some experience or new graduates with some relevant course/project work will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above.

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.