Job Description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine at Brigham and Women's/Mass General MGB Sports Medicine is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I for research studies with adolescents and adults with musculoskeletal conditions. This individual will be an integral member of the research team in compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements.

This person will participate in all research study related activities and quality assurance of data for the projects that will come out of MGB Sports. They will play an integral role in day-to-day research activities and patient coordination; ensuring efficient operations and will have additional opportunities to gain clinical research experience at within MGB Sports Medicine. MGB Sports Medicine has a number of clinical locations, and the Clinical Research Coordinator I would be expected to be onsite in Wellesley three days per week and Foxborough two days per week.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I will assist MGB Sports Medicine researchers with a range of study tasks. Responsibilities will include: recruitment and enrollment, data collection and management, processing biological specimens, management of IRB-related documents, providing assistance to patients and their caregivers, literature searches, and manuscript and grant submissions. The Clinical Research Coordinator I will gain valuable experience and knowledge working in all phases of the research process, ranging from study design to analysis and interpretation of results. They will work alongside other Clinical Research Coordinators at MGB Sports Medicine through team research meetings, trainings, and presentations led by staff within MGB Sports Medicine and the larger MGB community.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I with excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, writing, and organizational skills. Our ideal candidate has prior experience in medical settings and collecting patient data such as administering surveys or conducting interviews. We highly value experience and comfort of working with both adolescents and adults, informal caregivers, medical populations, and individuals from a variety of different backgrounds. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Bachelors or Masters degrees and availability to work in-person are required.

*** Please include a cover letter with your resume and application. ***

This is an on-site position.

Location: 20 Patriots Place, Foxborough, MA.

Qualifications

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation of research protocols, including collection of: 1) surveys and clinical assessments; 2) clinical and biomarker-based assessments.
• Recruit and gather data from participants, patients, and caregivers (in-person and by phone/Zoom)
• Collaborate with providers in other hospital settings (e.g., nurses, physicians)
• Maintain records and databases (self-report, activity and physiological sensors)
• Administer surveys to parents through electronic survey (REDCap)
• Obtain patient study data from electronic medical records
• Conduct literature and library searches
• Ensure compliance with federal and IRB regulations
• Assist with IRB submissions, amendments and continuing reviews
• Assist with preparation of grant applications and manuscripts, including data analyses, literature searches and drafting of texts
• Perform administrative support duties as required
• Attend individual and team meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree (required) in biology, physiology, or health-related field psychology, gerontology, neuroscience. Graduate degree in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy a plus.

Prior health care or research experience preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes

Experience

Some relevant research project work: 0-1 year preferred

Sound independent judgment and competence in research methodologies.

*** 2 Year commitment strongly preferred. ***

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Ability to work under general supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
• High degree of computer literacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.
• Knowledge of data management programs.
• Must adhere to the MGB time-keeping policy / procedure for a non-exempt employee.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

20 Patriot Place

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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