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Clinical Research Coordinator

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
80 Blossom Street (Show on map)
May 29, 2025
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Cardiology is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I position to assist with ongoing and future clinical research studies. The CRC I must be able to multi-task in a dynamic clinical research setting. The ability to work well in a team is a must. This is the ideal position for someone looking to work with a dedicated group of people to make new and enhanced medical device technology available to patients with an array of cardiac conditions. The CRC I will gain invaluable experience in the field of Cardiology in an academic clinical research setting. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position; evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required to facilitate the conduct of the study. This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies or a career in the fields of medicine, public health, or clinical research. It involves extensive patient interaction as a member of a clinical research team. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Clinical Research Coordinator I has the following duties and responsibilities: Manages investigational device trials under the supervision of the PI, including data entry and accuracy, Institutional Review Board maintenance, and extensive patient interaction with study participants. Verifies accuracy of study forms Updates study forms per protocol Documents patient visits and procedures Maintains research data, patient files, and study database Acts as liaison between Sponsor and PI Collects, organizes and manages study and patient data Develops and implements recruitment strategies Screens patients for enrollment into clinical trials and following research subjects per study protocol. Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria Acts as study resource for patient and family Submits all Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation Prepares documents and study binders for FDA audits (if needed) Orients and trains junior team members on the study protocols as appropriate Prepares invoices and directs, verifies, corrects patient care charges as appropriate Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc. Conducts library searches Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures Assists with interviewing study subjects Administers and scores questionnaires Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy. Assists with study regulatory submissions Writes consent forms and obtains consent for applicable trials Performs administrative support duties as required Requests medical records from external institutions Maintains a good understanding of the study protocols and study start-up process FISCAL RESPONSIBITY: May monitor and manage study funds. Responsible for preparing invoices and for directing, verifying, and correcting patient care charges as appropriate. SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Careful attention to details Good organizational skills Ability to follow directions Good communication skills Computer literacy Working knowledge of clinical research protocols Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS: Training in CITI and GCP preferred. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in clinical research is a plus. 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.