The CRC I will work under the general supervision of Dr. Aleksandar Videnovic at the MGH Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI). The coordinator will act as the primary coordinator for one to two research studies performed at the NCRI. Dr. Videnovic's research is centered on how sleep affects neurological outcomes and includes several clinical research projects in Parkinson's Disease (PD) and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD). Current projects include studies investigating biomarker discovery for synuclein-specific neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease, projects centered on the sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms in PD and RBD, applications of light therapy aimed at improving sleep and fatigue in patients with PD for as well as several clinical research studies dedicated to neuroimaging and novel therapeutic drugs and devices. These studies require both individual and team efforts to complete. Dr. Videnovic frequently works with internal staff members and at other institutions, both inside and outside of Boston, in coordinating multi-center trials.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative
Provide support to the Principal Investigator (PI, Aleksandar Videnovic, MD MSc), co-investigators, and all other study collaborators
Ensure regulatory requirements are met in accordance with GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and HIPAA (Protection of Human Research Subjects) standards
Assist in maintenance of all study regulatory documents, including the preparation of annual IRB submissions, any needed IRB modifications, correspondence with the study sponsors, and physical regulatory binder
Verify accuracy of study forms
Regularly inform PI and study team of progress towards recruitment targets and milestones
Assist the Principal Investigator in the preparation of new protocol submissions, protocol amendments, and renewals of ongoing clinical trials
Perform other related duties as required (e.g., data entry, data checking/cleaning, literature reviews)
Prepare data for analysis and data entry
Work with PI to prepare and complete study reports
Operational:
Provide a basic explanation of study details and in some cases obtain informed consent from subjects
Assist in the administration of clinical assessments of the study subjects including but not limited to screening, evaluation and administration of online assessment to participants, coordination of biospecimen collection
Assist with set up of sleep studies, actigraphy, and pupillometry
Communicate frequently with MGH employees and sponsor representatives to ensure study visits are conducted appropriately
Abstract medical records
Contact participants regarding scheduling and data collection
Assist with data collection, processing, entry, storage, and quality control for clinical research studies
Coordinate study intervention sessions
Participate in subject recruitment and assist with determining the suitability of research subjects
Assist with developing and implementing recruitment strategies
Complete study visits that require EKG, phlebotomy, and vital signs collection
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, peers, supervisors and patients
Careful attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple tasks & priorities, and set deadlines
Computer literacy
Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR REGISTRATIONS:
CITI Certification, may be completed upon hire
Strong organizational and data management skills.
EXPERIENCE:
Relevant coursework required. Prior experience working in a clinical research setting preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office space, research clinic space, inpatient/outpatient research floor
EEO Statement
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