Clinical Research Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for working closely with Dr. Theresa Williamson on research projects related to the Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham (NJAM), in the Department of Neurosurgery. The scope of this research includes literature reviews, manuscript drafting, IRB preparation and submission, communications related to clinical and NJAM related research projects, maintaining and updating databases, data analysis, interview/focus groups, and abstract/manuscript preparation. This position will provide visibility and authorship on published manuscripts.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily maintenance, management research database:

* Data Collection and Chart Abstraction

* Data Entry

* Data Analysis

* Preparation of Data Spreadsheets

* Individual investigator assistance on database projects

Clinical Duties:

• MGH Site Clinical Coordinator for international, multi-institutional clinical studies
• Coordinate prospective clinical studies in decision making.
• Consent and register patients in the outpatient and inpatient settings for ongoing studies and trials.
• Facilitate and obtain health quality of life questionnaires from patients with spine conditions.
• Provide assistance researching and compiling manuscripts and abstracts.
• Provide assistance with grant and protocol submissions and renewals.Administrative and Financial Duties:

• Support the coordination of an extensive and ongoing international and domestic travel schedule including planning all travel-related activities, conducting necessary research, providing documentation, and creating detailed itineraries.
• Process financial transactions according to MGB guidelines and procedures, including reimbursements, corporate cards expenditures, and purchasing.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Experience in medical, ethics, and/or legal research and participant interactions strongly preferred. Comfortable working with a diverse population and interacting with medical personnel. The ability to work independently. Handle confidential and sensitive information with care. Familiarity with research methods, study design, and evaluation. Strong analytical skills.

Computer research skills in programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Photoshop, and Adobe are critical. Familiarity with redcap is essential. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential. Requires the ability to take initiative and troubleshoot.

EDUCATION:

BA/BS required. Foreign medical graduates will be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

Job experience in health care setting or research experience related to neurotechnology preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Clinical environment. This position involves close interaction with Dr. Williamson and fellow members of the clinical center.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.