Job title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Company: Mass General Brigham
Job description: GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed. Please note that this section should be written in a paragraph format and provide a broad description of the role and its purpose as well as the reporting structure.Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Coordinator II applies state-of-the-art integrated PET and MRI imaging methods. Responsibilities include acquiring and analyzing data, administrative coordination, and working with different chronic pain patient populations.The incumbent prepares interim and annual reports, as well was reports of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentations at professional field meetings/conferences, and for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.The goal of this research project is to evaluate the role of brain inflammation in the establishment and/or maintenance of persistent pain disorders.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In order of importance, list essential areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation. This section should be completed as a bulleted list and explain how the role is performed.· Recruit and screen patients suffering from pain disorders.· Train and supervise junior coordinators and assist in the hiring process of CRC and undergraduate intern candidates.· Act as a point of contact and study resource for participants.· Administer tests and questionnaires.· Prepare weekly updates on the study progress and troubleshoot study operations.· Coordinate with Martinos Center staff to set up participants in the scanning environment.· Operate the combined MRI-PET scanner at the Martinos Center.· Maintain research data, study files, regulatory binders, and study databases.· Perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks.· Prepare interim reports for granting agencies (e.g., NIH) and assist on manuscripts of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentations at professional field meetings/conferences, and for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.· Assist with preparation for annual review.· Assist PI to prepare and complete study reports.· Processing and analysis of brain imaging data collected from the studies noted above.SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: This section should be a bulleted list of minimum requirements explaining the skills (what the individual is trained for) and competencies (measurable as defined by the job) necessary to perform the job.· Operational knowledge regarding PET and MRI data analysis software such as FSL, FreeSurfer, and PMOD.· Proficiency with software such as REDCap, Epic, EMS, Dropbox, Microsoft Office, Slack, Zoom.· Clinical research coordination.· Administrative support of IRB procedures and communication.· The ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated research team.· The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines.· Good communications skills.· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.QualificationsEDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
EXPERIENCE:Required: At least 1 year experience in clinical research coordination, operating MR scanners, and maintaining patient files, regulatory binders and study databases. Basic experience with FreeSurfer software.
- New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above.
- Those with a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related work experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator II position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Building 149, Charlestown Navy Yard
Expected salary:
Location: Charlestown, MA
Job date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:26:10 GMT
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