Clinical Research Coordinator NEUROLOGY KL

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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.

New budgeted research role

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.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.

We are looking for a hardworking, detail orientated, and focused candidate. Good interpersonal skills are required. The ideal candidate will be interested to grow in a long-term biomedical career in medicine or clinical research. Most time will be dedicated to clinical research activities, but there will be ample exposure to both clinical evaluation and basic science related to multiple system atrophy (MSA), Parkinson’s disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders. Wetlab procedures could include processing of patient samples for biobanking and culture of skin biopsy-derived fibroblasts. There is an opportunity for a collaborative project with neuroradiology involving image processing. There will be a requirement to keep detailed logs of patient research visits and research activities and liaise with regulatory staff for small-scale clinical trials. Interdisciplinary interactions will include physicians, scientists and allied health professionals. There will be opportunity to contribute to scientific publications arising from this work.

Applications must include 1) cover letter; 2) biosketch, resume, or CV with GPA scores (or equivalent); 3) one letter of recommendation from a professional supervisor (e.g. advisor or previous PI); and 4) contact information for three supervisors who are willing to be contacted for reference. In addition to completing the online application, the complete application should be emailed to Dr. Daniel El Kodsi at delkodsi@bwh.harvard.edu.



Essential Functions

• Assists research colleagues in the implementation, both internally and externally, of sponsored clinical research studies.
• Initiates and maintains contact with study participants.
• Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and making independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation.
• May be required to administer clinical tests such as smell tests, Montreal Cognitive Assessments, etc.
• There maybe opportunities to take history of patients, write up reports for attendings’ review, and shadow on a weekly basis.
• Working in concert with Principal Investigator and/or Research Manager, develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.
• Develops, organizes, and/or maintains study databases, including a registry of patients tracked by the division. Responsible for data validation and quality control.
• In conjunction with Research Manager/Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, data collection systems and institutional review board approval.
• Recommends changes to research protocols.
• Performs literature searches, as appropriate.
• Assists PI or Research Manager with preparation for presentation and written published articles; there are opportunities to communicate research to colleagues.
• Responsible for training and orienting new staff.
• Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met.
• Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts 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.
• All other duties as assigned.
  

Education
Bachelor's Degree Science required



Experience
Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants and patients in the division
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.
• High degree of computer literacy and ability/willingness to learn basic website management skills. Coding skills highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.
• Knowledge of data management programs.

• 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.
  

Onsite

60 Fenwood Road

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.76 - $28.44/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. 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.

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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