Clinical Research Coordinator , MGB Sports Foxboro

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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.
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Ability to…