Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator II, NeurologyThe Department of Neurology is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) II for multiple projects in clinical research and clinical trials. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigators and with some leadership by the Associate Director and Project Manager for assigned research studies, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will perform research activities using approved techniques. The CRC will manage tasks related to clinical trials: recruitment, data management, and regulatory management. Will also assist with audits and quality assurance reviews; and prepares and attends site visits.Job responsibilities include evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic. Recruits subjects to participate in the assigned study by using approved methodologies, such as reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, using approved advertisements. Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subject and registering patients to cohort studies and other protocols. Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mail-outs. Performs biospecimen collection for study purposes, including but not limited to: blood (phlebotomy), saliva (cheek swabs), urine collection. Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, storing and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc. Reviews and abstracts the medical records for patients, including review of all records for inclusion/exclusion criteria. Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems. Entering information into the appropriate EMR and eCRF systems and departmental systems in an accurate manner. Supervises and trains student research assistants in EMR data abstraction and data entry. Reviewing data for quality and completeness for each enrollee for completion and quality (QA). Answers queries; performs data collection entry into database; maintains clear, concise, accurate and legible records. Assists with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems. May assist in the preparation for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files.Job requirements include a Masters Degree OR Bachelors Degree plus 2-5 years of experience. Special Intermittent Project Responsibilities (2-5 per year). Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Excellent organization and communications skills required. REDCap knowledge strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts. Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations. Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow-through. Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload. Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times. Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite. Phlebotomy skills a plus. Must have flexibility to work occasional weekends.Job benefits include competitive pay, tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs, highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options, career advancement/professional development, pioneering research, and more.About the department: As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldnt dictate health.