Massachusetts General Hospital Hiring for Clinical Research Coordinator at Boston, MA  Full Time

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Clinical Research Coordinator is an integral member of an interdisciplinary research team which supports the study of patients with feeding and eating disorders and healthy controls within a clinical investigational setting, in collaboration with the Neuroendocrine Unit (Department of Medicine) and Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program (Department of Psychiatry). Specifically, the Clinical Research Coordinator supports a study investigating the neurobiology of adults with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Under general supervision of the Principal Investigators and/or Nurse Practitioner, the incumbent carries out a broad range of research activities and procedures, as indicated below.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• * Develop and implement strategies to recruit volunteers to participate in clinical trials.
• * Interview (prescreen) prospective volunteers and determine their eligibility to participate in the study.
• * Conduct screening visits with volunteers, which includes administering and scoring the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 [SCID-5], conducting computerized questionnaires and tasks, assessing MRI eligibility, and administering pregnancy tests.
• * Conduct main study visits with volunteers, which includes operating the MRI scanner and collecting fMRI data, processing/centrifugating blood samples, measuring vital signs, height, and weight, administering a breakfast meal, conducting and scoring the Pica, ARFID, and Rumination Disorder Interview [PARDI] and various questionnaires, measuring hand grip strength using a hand dynamometer, and collecting hair samples.
• * Enter and maintain all data collected from participants in subject charts, regulatory binders, and study databases.
• * Review test results with the PIs/study nurse to ensure that protocol requirements are met and that abnormalities are addressed.
• * Order study supplies, schedule study appointments, process subject reimbursement checks.
• * Complete applications/forms/reports and submit them in a timely manner to various research bodies like the Institutional Review Board (IRB), the Research Pharmacy, the Clinical Research Center (CRC), and the NIH.
• * Preprocess MRI data using Linux terminal and SPM.
• * Serve as an on-call contact for urgent clinical research matters.
• * Hours include early mornings, evenings, and (rarely) weekends/holidays.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• * Act as study resource for subjects.
• * Perform study procedures such as phlebotomy, EKG, etc. (training provided).
• * Create agenda for weekly clinical research meetings with staff and PIs; be prepared to report on study progress.
• * General clerical tasks (file, photocopy etc.).
• * Create supplies kits for the collection of biological samples (e.g., stool collection kit).
• * Work in -80C freezers (specimen storage); ship a variety of human biological samples on dry ice.
• * Create and maintain a variety of study logs, including billing logs.
• * Use software programs to generate statistical graphs and reports.
• * Communicate with clinicians, study volunteers, etc., using HIPAA guidelines.
• * Assist with formal audits of data and study documents.
• * Assist with creating consent forms and other study-related documents.
• * Recommend protocol changes and assist with preparing abstracts and posters.
• * Help organize research lab meetings.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• * Proficiency in R programming language and data cleaning.
• * Prior experience conducting MRI scans (preferred but not required).
• * Careful attention to details.
• * Outstanding organizational skills.
• * Ability to follow directions.
• * Strong communication skills.
• * Computer literacy.
• * Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
• * Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects’ rights and individual needs.

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 programs such as REDCap.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• * A Clinical Research Coordinator I or II may assist with hiring, supervising, and mentoring clinical research interns.
• * A Clinical Research Coordinator II may assist with the training and orientation of new staff members.

EDUCATION:

* Bachelor’s degree required.

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.

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.