GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Director for Research, the Clinical Research Coordinator I provides support for ongoing departmental research projects housed within the Anesthesia Research Center at MGH. The Anesthesia Research Center (ARC) is a departmental resource that supports investigators throughout the clinical research process in an effort to optimize study design and execution for investigations in all divisions of anesthesia.

As a member of the integrative Anesthesia Research Center, working closely in collaboration with other research coordinators, the Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for managing recruitment of patients in multiple clinical trials, participating in data collection and entry, as well as ensuring compliance with federal, state and institutional guidelines. This includes maintaining regulatory compliance for both investigator initiated unfunded research studies, as well as for funded (ex. NIH, DoD, industry) clinical research projects. Prior clinical research experience is strongly preferred. Excellent communication and attention to detail is a must.

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.

• Collects & organizes patient data
• Maintains records and databases
• Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
• Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
• Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
• Conducts library searches
• Verifies 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 basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects
• Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy.
• Assists with study regulatory submissions
• Writes consent forms
• Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Performs administrative support duties as required

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.
• Experience with REDCap is preferred but not required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

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.