Clinical Research Coordinator I at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Faculty members of the Massachusetts General Hospital Gastrointestinal Unit are in search of a clinical research coordinator to help with research involving patients who undergo routine endoscopy and colonoscopy. We seek to learn more about a variety of gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis) and cancers of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. polyps, colon cancer).



Qualifications


Responsibilities include:

• Chart review and data abstraction


• Study and protocol coordination


• Survey/questionnaire administration


• Data collection/management.


• Tissue and blood sample collection/management.


• IRB preparation and submission


• Identifying and recruiting study subjects


• Monitoring follow ups

Commensurate with experience and motivation, successful applicants may be invited to participate in data analysis and scientific manuscript preparation/writing. Research experience is not required; however, facility with Word and Excel is necessary. A 2+ year commitment is preferred, but not required.


Position Perks:


-Direct patient interactions


-Opportunity to contribute to medical knowledge in the area of gastrointestinal diseases


-Potential to contribute to and co-author medical articles/publications


-Resume-building with the possibility of letters of reference from Harvard Medical School faculty.


Applicants should possess:


1. At minimum a bachelor's degree
2. A strong interest in participating in clinical medical research and in medical research as a career
3. Excellent communication skills, including ability to interact with patients and study subjects
4. Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
5. Facility with Microsoft Word and Excel
6. Ability to perform focused literature searches
7. A strong work ethic, excellent organizational skill, resourcefulness and desire to take initiative



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.

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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


80 Blossom Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.



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