Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research CoordinatorA Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) position is available in the Cortical Physiology Laboratory in the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Working independently under the Principal Investigator and Project Manager, the CRC will be responsible for carrying out clinical research studies, including but not limited to aiding Physicians in participant recruitment and enrollment, carrying out study procedures, data collection and transfer to and organizing data repositories, and maintaining study records and regulatory documentation. This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing medical school or graduate studies in psychology, neuroscience, or clinical research. It involves patient interaction as a member of a clinical research team in the operating room and offers opportunities for individual projects, presentations at conferences, and publications.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.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.Qualifications: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.Work Location: 101 Merrimac StreetScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Employee Type: RegularWork Shift: Day (United States of America)Pay Range: $21.00 - $29.01/Hourly