Clinical Research Coordinator

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Job Summary
The Health Promotion and Resiliency Intervention Research Program (HPRIR) at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Mongan Institute and Department of Psychiatry is excited to recruit multiple full-time Clinical Research Coordinators to join its multidisciplinary team. Working amongst a passionate and diverse group of health services researchers, psychologists, psychiatrists, primary care clinicians, oncologists, cardiologists, and other specialists, the Clinical Research Coordinator will assist with collaborative studies in the areas of health psychology, resiliency, stress management, and mixed methods research.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will work on cutting-edge NIH and foundation founded clinical trials focusing, broadly, on mind-body resiliency research, cancer survivorship, coping with cardiovascular illness, and tobacco treatment. The Clinical Research Coordinator will gain experiential and didactic training in the area of health promotion and resiliency among people coping with other chronic conditions. These trainings will be complemented with support, guidance, and career mentorship from HPRIR affiliated research and clinical faculty.
Descriptions of these research studies may be found here: https://hprir.massgeneral.org/active-studies/

Qualifications

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Clinical Research Coordinator will assume responsibility for all aspects of project assistance and coordination.

The responsibilities of the Clinical Research Coordinator may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• Knowledge of study procedures
• Verifying participant eligibility
• Recruiting participants for study participation and obtaining informed consent
• Sending and tracking participant remuneration (e.g., gift cards)
• Performing data collection (focus group or qualitative interviews, self-report surveys, biological data) and data quality assurance checks
• Designing data collection instruments and maintaining study data using REDCap (Research Electronic DataCapture) or other programs
• Preparing study reports and Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation
• Corresponding with the IRB and other regulatory groups
• Assisting with preparation of manuscripts, grants, and conference presentations
• Working with undergraduate research interns who are volunteering on study projects
• Providing general administrative support

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES

Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently. Additionally, ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills and have the ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines. Candidates must be fluent in English. Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Qualified applicants should also have an interest in, and willingness to, learn about conducting studies in diverse medical/community settings with vulnerable populations, and have an interest in working with people affected by challenging life stressors and/or medical illness. Additionally, qualified applicants should be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment and collaborating with other clinical research coordinators.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. While not mandatory, proficiencies in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, NVivo) and skills in statistical programming are beneficial.

Ideal candidates will additionally express willingness to make a 2-year commitment.

EDUCATION

Qualifications include B.A. or B.S. in psychology, public health, the pre-medical sciences, sociology, or related fields, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; previous research experience and experience working with an Institutional Review Board preferred. This is an ideal position for individuals interested in gaining work/research experience before graduate training (e.g., Ph. D. programs in clinical psychology or public health) or medical school.

WORKING CONDITION

The position is located at the Mongan Institute Health Policy Center, 100 Cambridge St Suite 1500. CRCs are required to be on-site a minimum of 3 days/week. A standard workday of 8 hours is expected, although there is flexibility with some hybrid work.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

100 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action 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.

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