Clinical Research Coordinator I/II - McCance Center

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Job Summary

Summary
Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; and maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a six-month grace period from their hire date (up to one year if starting on a per diem basis) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met.

-Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews.

-Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.

-Prepares data for analysis and data entry.

-Documents patient visits and procedures.

-Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures.

-Assists with interviewing study subjects.

-Assists with study regulator submissions.

 

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The McCance Center for Brain Health in the Neurology Department at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is an interdisciplinary research center with the mission to promote healthy brain aging and prevent neurodegenerative disease through innovative research. We focus on clinical trials for Alzheimer’s Disease therapies including natural, drug, and lifestyle interventions. We are in an exciting phase of growth that includes launching a single site trial of a natural product combination and planning a platform trial to accelerate testing of multiple potential therapies for AD early intervention. 

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will coordinate across the lead Investigator and Study Team to carry out the day-to-day duties involved in enrolling, tracking, and following up on patients involved in clinical trial studies. The CRC will perform study functions and will serve as a liaison between participants and clinical research study staff and investigators, as well as a resource for participants and their care partners. The CRC will protect confidential and sensitive research data with integrity, ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable FDA regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The CRC is responsible for maintaining a close effectual working relationship with investigators, study participants, and colleagues across Mass General Brigham.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) onsite position based out of our Assembly Row location in Somerville, MA, with regular travel to Charlestown Navy Yard and other Mass General Brigham (MGB) sites.

The hiring team has the flexibility to hire at the CRC I or II level, depending on a candidate's experience and skillset.

**Bilingual Spanish-English is a plus**

 

Onsite

 

399 Revolution Drive

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$21.00 - /

 

 

Grade

5

 

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