Clinical Research Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish-English)

The McCance Center for Brain Health in the Neurology Department at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is an interdisciplinary research center with the mission to promote healthy brain aging and prevent neurodegenerative disease through innovative research. We focus on clinical trials for Alzheimer’s Disease therapies including natural, drug, and lifestyle interventions. We are in an exciting phase of growth that includes launching a single site trial of a natural product combination and planning a platform trial to accelerate testing of multiple potential therapies for AD early intervention. 

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will coordinate across the lead Investigator and Study Team to carry out the day-to-day duties involved in enrolling, tracking, and following up on patients involved in clinical trial studies. The CRC will perform study functions in both English and Spanish and will serve as a liaison between participants and clinical research study staff and investigators, as well as a resource for participants and their care partners. The CRC will protect confidential and sensitive research data with integrity, ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable FDA regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The CRC is responsible for maintaining a close effectual working relationship with investigators, study participants, and colleagues across Mass General Brigham.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) onsite position based out of our Assembly Row location in Somerville, MA, with occasional travel to Charlestown Navy Yard and other Mass General Brigham (MGB) sites.

While the functions and pay range listed in this job posting are aligned with the CRC II level, the hiring team has the flexibility to hire at the CRC I level as well, depending on a candidate's experience and skillset.
 

Job Summary

Summary
Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Additionally, it provides input into determining study subject suitability and input into recruitment strategy. Performs data analysis, interpretation, QA/QC, and assists in completing reports and presentations.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Assists with determining the suitability of study subjects and acts as a resource for patients and families. 
-Has input into recruitment strategies and may contribute to protocol recommendations. 
-Administers scores and evaluates study questionnaires. 
-Maintains research data, patient files, regulatory binders, and study databases. 
-Performs data analysis and QA/QC checks and organizes and interprets data. 
-Assists with preparation for annual review and assists PI in completing study reports and presentations. 
-May assist with training and orientation of new staff members.
 

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in science required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of education requirements? Yes.

Experience

1-2 years related post-bachelor's degree research experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

-Ability to work more independently and as a team member.

-Computer literacy, analytical skills, and ability to resolve technical problems.

-Ability to interpret the acceptability of data results.

-Working knowledge of data management programs.