Clinical Research Coordinator 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
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:


The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC I) works under general supervision and reports to physician leadership for day-to-day responsibilities and to the MGH Cancer Center Protocol Office (CCPO) Clinical Research Manager for administrative aspects. The CRC I will assist in the management of multiple tissue banking protocols. The CRC I role involves significant experiences in clinical medicine and participation in clinical and translational biomedical research. This position is ideal for students interested in pursuing medical school or graduate school training for careers in clinical medicine and/or clinical research. A two-year commitment is preferred for this full-time in-person role.



Qualifications



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


The following job duties will be performed under general supervision:

• Consent patients to a standard tissue acquisition protocol, coordinate the collection of samples, and analyze specimens and data to ensure quality


• Review patient scans, pathology reports, treatment histories, and physician notes to assist in the identification of patients for study enrollment


• Process patient specimens (blood, saliva, biopsy tissue, etc.) for translational projects


• Maintain Excel and RedCap databases of patients seen in the MGH lymphoma clinic, collected samples, and other project-specific records


• Develop comprehensive knowledge of all assigned protocols and develop protocol-specific flow charts, intake sheets and other tools as needed to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisition


• Prepare and submit protocol amendments and continuing reviews to the designated Institutional Review Board (IRB) for all assigned protocols


• Attend research-focused team meetings with opportunities for internal and external presentations


• Mentorship from leading investigators in B- and T-cell lymphoma


• Opportunities for mentored research projects / collaborations in clinical and translational investigation


• Opportunity to co-author abstracts and manuscripts with the MGH lymphoma team

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to work independently and with a team composed of healthcare and research staff


• Analytical skills and ability to resolve problems


• Working knowledge of various computer applications (proficiency in Excel and Epic a plus)


• Excellent oral and written communications skills

Additional Job Details (if applicable)



EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a "wet" or clinical laboratory preferred.


• Experience in a patient-facing role preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties will be performed in ambulatory office and laboratory settings.

Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


55 Fruit Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



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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