Clinical Research Coordinator NEUROLOGY kl

Job Summary

The Khurana laboratory at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator I to join our efforts in continuing a translational clinical trials program. This role will involve clinical research activities related to multiple system atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders. Wetlab procedures may include processing of patient samples for biobanking and culture of skin biopsy–derived fibroblasts.

The position requires detailed logs of patient research visits, liaising with regulatory staff for small–scale clinical trials, and interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, scientists and allied health professionals. The role offers opportunity to contribute to scientific publications and to grow in a long–term biomedical career in medicine or clinical research.

• Assist research colleagues in the implementation of sponsored clinical research studies, both internally and externally.
• Initiate and maintain contact with study participants; screen applicants, assess eligibility, and exercise independent judgment regarding suitability of participation.
• Perform clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, smell tests, Montreal Cognitive Assessments, and other required evaluations.
• Schedule patients for study visits and record detailed patient research visits and procedures.
• Develop and implement patient recruitment strategies in concert with the Principal Investigator and/or Research Manager.
• Develop, organize, and maintain study databases, including patient registries; validate data and ensure quality control.
• Assist in designing new research protocols, data collection systems, and obtaining institutional review board approval.
• Recommend changes to research protocols and perform literature searches as needed.
• Assist PI or Research Manager with preparation of presentations, written articles, and communication of research findings.
• Train and orient new staff.
• Review proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met.
• Recruit patients for clinical trials and conduct phone interviews.
• Verify accuracy of study forms, update them per protocol, and prepare data for analysis and data entry.
• Document patient visits and procedures.
• Assist with regulatory binders, QA/QC procedures, interview study subjects, and regulatory submissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science degree in a biological science or equivalent (e.g., pre–medical postbaccalaureate coursework).
• Experience:
  
  0–1 year of relevant research project work preferred; prior experience in a clinic or clinical research highly desired; at least one year of work experience in a research setting.
• Prior experience with research analysis and design, data collection, and compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Ability to commit to at least one year of work; strong preference for two years.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities: independent work, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, analytical problem solving, high computer literacy, basic website management, coding skills desirable, excellent organization and prioritization, attention to detail, professionalism, respect for subjects’ rights, data management programs, and understanding of clinical research protocols.

• Remote Type:
  Onsite
• Work Location:
  
  60 Fenwood Road
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Employee Type:
  Regular
• Work Shift:
  
  Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $20.16 – $29.01 per Hour
• Grade: 5

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 provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with a disability and applicants requiring accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .