Clinical Research Coordinator

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Through the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cancer Center, the Cancer Outcomes Research and Education (CORE) Program is recruiting a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to join its multidisciplinary team. Working with a diverse group of oncologists, palliative care clinicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, advanced practice nurses, and other specialists, the clinical research coordinator will assist with collaborative studies in supportive care. The specific focus for this position will be to help coordinate a range of supportive care projects and program initiatives.

The clinical research coordinator will assume responsibility for study coordination. This role includes: screening and recruiting study participants in both inpatient units and outpatient clinics; administering screening instruments, interviews, and surveys with participants; managing data; corresponding with the Internal Review Board and other regulatory departments; assisting with preparation of manuscripts, protocols, and grant applications; and completing other special projects in collaboration with principal investigators.

Specific responsibilities include

• Managing multiple studies and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of study procedures
• Verifying study eligibility for individuals via electronic record reviews and screening instruments
• Recruiting individuals and obtaining informed consent for study participation
• Coordinating study visits with providers
• Performing data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews, chart reviews) 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

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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.

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 an attention to detail, the ability to manage fluctuating priorities and deadlines, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Previous experience in research is preferred, and a Bachelor's degree is required.
• A background or interest in psychology, medicine, nursing, or public health is preferred, but not required.
• This is an ideal position for individuals interested in applying to graduate or medical school.

We in the MGH CORE Program seek applicants to join our team from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and interests. In your cover letter, please feel free to comment on what makes you unique as an applicant, or perhaps an obstacle that you had to overcome, or how you believe you will contribute to the CORE community. While sharing this information is completely optional, topics you may want to write about include, but are not limited to, life experiences, personal/family background, personal identity, and interests. (Cover Letter Word limit: 300)

Please complete the online application providing both a cover letter and resume.

• Remote Type
• Onsite
• Work Location
• 55 Fruit Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 40
• Employee Type
• Regular
• Work Shift
• Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $21 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade

5

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The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.