Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: A full-time clinical research coordinator reporting directly to Dr. H. Diana Rosas is needed in MIND clinical translational research program/Center for Neuroimaging of Aging and Neurodegenerative diseases, to work in a multidisciplinary group conducting clinical studies of aging, cognition, and neuroimaging in Huntington's disease and/or in adults with Down syndrome who are at risk for Alzheimer disease. The incumbent is expected to work both independently and as a team member with other members of the team including investigators, staff, post-doctoral fellows, and students.
The primary responsibilities of the Clinical Research Coordinator will be to manage clinical, basic science, and technology research studies within the laboratory. Working independently under the PI, he or she will be responsible for pre-screening of healthy volunteers and patients, scheduling and recruitment, as well as administrative duties related to the careful operation of the study protocol. He or she will assist in spreadsheet management, including maintaining appropriate protocols for data security, access and quality assurance.
He or she will also assist with the coordination of the study, including recruiting and scheduling participants, and the basic setup and acquisition of the experimental sessions in the MRI scanner, including helping setup physiological recording devices, and will help situate and/or accompany (as needed) the volunteers in the scanner.
He or she will work independently under general direction of the PI to coordinate research studies as well as to fill a limited supervisory role in the laboratory. He or she will coordinate regulatory and compliance activities and monitor laboratory safety. He or she will work with research staff to coordinate all laboratory activities including administrative tasks, study visits, and data analysis to assure that the laboratory is meeting the general goals and commitments of the PI. This effort will be in the form of weekly meetings with the PI, organizing and setting the agenda for weekly group laboratory meetings.
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.
- Assists with recruiting and retaining patients for both observational and for clinical trials
- Works closely with study subjects, including patient/caregiver interviews, neuropsychological testing, assistance with obtaining vital signs, EGKs, brain imaging (which may include accompanying participants into the MRI/PET scanner), and phlebotomy -may involve occasional home visits
- Documents and compiles clinical research data, schedules appointments and procedures, and maintains study databases
- Meets regularly with Principal Investigator to discuss assignments, projects and administrative matters; keeps them informed relative to status of same
- Attends training courses as identified
- Organizes, analyzes, and summarizes acquired data, using scientific and statistical techniques
- Prepares and presents reports
- Organizes and/or drafts material for the preparation of research papers, manuscripts, or other documents for publication and/or presentation as appropriate
- Collects & organizes patient data
- Maintains accurate and timely records and databases
- Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
- Obtains patient study data from medical records, etc.
- Conducts library searches
- Verifies accuracy of study forms
- Updates study forms per protocol
- Documents patient visits and procedures
- Assists with the preparation and maintenance of 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
- Assists with study regulatory submissions, including new and continuing studies
- Writes consent forms
- Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Performs administrative support duties as required
- Prepares for monitoring visits/responding to queries from monitoring visit
- Performs administrative support duties as required.
- Collects & organizes patient data
- Maintains records and databases
- Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
- 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 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
A Clinical Research Coordinator II performs the duties of a Clinical Research Coordinator I (above) and may also:
- Maintain research data, patient fields, regulatory binders and study databases
- Perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks
- Organize and interpret data
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies
- Act as a study resource for patient and family
- Monitor and evaluation lab and procedure data
- Evaluate study questionnaires
- Contribute to protocol recommendations
- Assist with preparation of annual review
- May assist PI to prepare complete study reports
Qualifications SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: - Careful attention to details
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Good organizational skills
- Solid Mac or PC computer skills
- Ability to follow directions and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs
- Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize multiple projects and handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines
- Ability to ask for help when needed
The Clinical Research Coordinator II should also possess:
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems
- Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
- Working knowledge of data management program
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required.
Field of study/additional specialized training: neuroscience, psychology, or premedical science desirable.
EXPERIENCE: New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above.
Those with a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related work experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator II position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: A Clinical Research Coordinator I does not have any supervisory responsibility. A Clinical Research Coordinator II may assist with the training and orientation of new staff members.
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. Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
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