Clinical Research Coordinator

We are seeking a motivated individual for a Clinical Research Coordinator position in the MGH Food Allergy Center (FAC). The FAC is a multidisciplinary research center whose primary goal is to investigate new therapeutic modalities for the treatment of food allergies along with complementary investigations on the mechanisms and molecular pathways of allergic disease.
The incidence of food allergy and food-mediated disorders continues to rise in the US. For example, more than 1% of the US population now suffers from peanut allergy, where exposure to peanut allergen may trigger a severe reaction. Currently, the clinical treatment of IgE-mediated food allergies is limited to allergen avoidance and emergency epinephrine treatment. In the FAC, we are committed to investigating the underlying pathways and potential therapies for food allergy. There are multiple clinical trials on food allergy in the FAC, investigating cutaneous immunotherapy, defining threshold minimum doses, and defining biomarkers of allergic disease.
The primary focus of this position is to coordinate clinical trials. The research coordinator would be expected to provide all aspects of protocol management, including screening for patient eligibility, data collection, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reports, monitoring subject treatment, laboratory and specimen submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files.
Candidates for this position should have a strong interest in clinical research and patient care. This position would be ideal for those candidates interested in gaining significant experience in medical research and considering future medical or graduate studies. To that end, though not formerly within the expected scope of the position, the successful candidate will be encouraged to and supported seeking educational opportunities and academic productivity
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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.; 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

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

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. 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.