Clinical Research Coordinator I/II - McCance Center

Clinical Research Coordinator I/II - McCance Center United States, Massachusetts, Somerville 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 such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; and maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a six-month grace period from their hire date (up to one year if starting on a per diem basis) to provide degree equivalency verification. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met. Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews. Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol. Prepares data for analysis and data entry. Documents patient visits and procedures. Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures. Assists with interviewing study subjects. Assists with study regulator submissions. Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Experience Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills. Ability to follow directions. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literacy. Working knowledge of clinical research protocols. Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs. Institution Overview 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 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 regular travel to Charlestown Navy Yard and other Mass General Brigham (MGB) sites. The hiring team has the flexibility to hire at the CRC I or II level, depending on a candidate's experience and skillset. Bilingual Spanish-English is a plus Equal Employment Opportunity The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Massachusetts General Hospital