Clinical Research Coordinator II, Endocrinology

Clinical Research Coordinator II, Endocrinology vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 403(b) Position : Clinical Research Coordinator II Department: Endocrinology Schedule: 40 hours per week Position Summary 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 prepare and attend site visits. Assists with the preparation of IRB applications and document maintenance and collects and processes biological specimens for appropriate studies when needed (e.g., blood, saliva, urine). Job Responsibilities Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic. Recruits subjects to participate in the assigned study 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, obtaining informed consent, 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, breastmilk collection, and placental tissue. 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. Participates in staff meetings/initiatives including appropriate quality improvement and education activities, or if unable to attend non‑mandatory activities, accepts responsibility to review meeting minutes and becomes knowledgeable of issues discussed. 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. Reviews data for quality and completeness for each enrollee; 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. Maintains on‑going communications with research managers and PIs for data collection needs. Job Requirements Education Master’s Degree OR Bachelor’s Degree plus 2‑5 years of experience Special intermittent project responsibilities (2‑5 per year) Experience Experience in a clinical research setting highly desirable. Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders also strongly preferred. Experience laboratory research is desired but can also be learned early on in the position and is not required at the time of hire. 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. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA) Bilingual in Spanish required. 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. Job Benefits Competitive pay. Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs. Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options. Career advancement / professional development: access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research. Pioneering research: engage in groundbreaking research projects that drive the forefront of biomedical science. 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 shouldn't dictate health. Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request. Compensation Range $42,500.00 - $59,500.00 Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. 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