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Job Summary
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time, bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinical Research Coordinator I to assist with the operation of current, ongoing research studies as well as assist with the operation of future studies. Primary responsibilities include implementing study protocols, administering neuropsychological tests to elderly subjects with or without cognitive problems, maintaining accurate documentation, and assisting with other research tasks as needed. We are seeking a highly motivated clinical research coordinator with strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with elderly subjects. The ideal applicant should have the drive and enthusiasm to be an integral part of a team that is working to better understand brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases.The CRC I will help with recruiting, scheduling and conducting all the visit tasks described above for both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking research participants.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree required
Science, Psychology preferred
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
- Bilingual English/Spanish and cultural competence
- Careful attention to details and good organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer skills (MS Office, Zoom, REDCap training will be provided)
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
- Respect and professionalism with colleagues and research participants
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collects and organizes participant’s data, maintaining records and databases
- Uses database software programs to generate graphs and reports
- Assists with recruiting participants for affiliated studies and clinical trials
- Provides basic explanation of study and obtains informed consent from subjects
- Obtains participant’s study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
- Verifies accuracy of study forms and updates study forms per protocol
- Verifies research subject’s inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Assists with interviewing study subjects and co-participants
- Administers and scores neuropsychological tests and questionnaires
- Performs study procedures, which may include vital signs and phlebotomy
- Runs our regular consensus videoconference
- Assists with writing of consent forms and study regulatory submissions
- Performs administrative support duties as required
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
114 16th Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
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