Clinical Research Coordinator I

Clinical Research CoordinatorThe Department of Psychiatry at MGH seeks a part-time Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to work on ongoing studies of adults from a longitudinal cohort, with and without psychiatric disorders. The projects focus on the roles of hormones and genes in the understanding of sex differences in brain circuitry implicated in psychiatric disorders, disorders of aging in the brain, and their comorbidity with general medical disorders.The CRC will work within the Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory of Sex Differences in the Brain, part of the Innovation Center on Sex Differences in Medicine. One of our foci is to investigate early risk factors for sex differences in psychiatric disorders focusing on the roles of hormones, genes, and inflammatory factors in understanding sex effects in depression and its comorbidity with cardiometabolic outcomes. We conduct structural and functional brain imaging studies, combined with neuroendocrine evaluations, psychophysiology, and genetics. We work within a team approach. The CRC will coordinate all study appointment activities and be trained in imaging procedures. A key element of this position involves contact with human research participants (adults in midlife), so candidates should enjoy and feel comfortable interacting with various populations. We have an extensive training program and continuous supervision. Applicants should include a cover letter and resume/CV.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Collects & organizes patient dataMaintains records and databasesAssists with scheduling subjects for testing sessionsObtains study subject data from databases, etc.Verifies accuracy of study formsUpdates study forms per protocolDocuments subject visits and proceduresAssists with QA/QC proceduresInterviews study subjects/conducts cognitive testing sessionAdministers and scores questionnairesProvides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjectsPerforms study proceduresPerforms administrative support duties as requiredMaintain research data and study databasesPerform data analysis and QA/QC data checksOrganize and interpret dataAct as a study resource for study subjectEvaluate study questionnairesContribute to protocol recommendationsSkills/Abilities/Competencies Required:Careful attention to detailsGood organizational skillsAbility to follow directionsGood communication skillsComputer literacyWorking knowledge of clinical research protocolsAbility to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needsAbility to work independently and as a team playerAnalytical skills and ability to resolve technical problemsAbility to interpret acceptability of data resultsWorking knowledge of data management programEducation:Bachelor's degree required. Must have background/knowledge of neuroscience/neurobiology, psychology, or related field.Experience:Preferred: Experience in an academic/research setting; work with human research subjects or with adult population in a service field.Applicants should include a cover letter and resume/CV.Remote Type: OnsiteWork Location: 149 Thirteenth StreetScheduled Weekly Hours: 20Employee Type: RegularWork Shift: Day (United States of America)Pay Range: $20.16 - $29.01/HourlyGrade: 5