At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
The Movement and Cognition Neurotherapeutics Lab in the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a highly motivated, experienced research coordinator with an interest in neuroscience to join our research lab as a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator. Our lab uses a combination of intraoperative neurophysiology, noninvasive neurophysiology, and neuroimaging to further our understanding of the role of the human basal ganglia in health and disease and to develop new treatments. Many projects are at the interface of Neurology and Neurosurgery, and include clinical trials of novel deep brain stimulation algorithms, gene therapy and cell therapy.Under the direction of Dr. Herrington, this individual is responsible for implementing research protocols using scientific methods, including working with physicians, clinical nurses, and patients to identify and recruit eligible participants, obtaining all necessary approvals and informed consent forms, screening, and enrolling patients into active studies, and acting as a liaison between the participant and other members of the team. In addition, the individual would help prepare applications and reports to the Institutional Review Board and the federal Food and Drug Administration in support of these research efforts.
The ideal candidate would have a background in biology, neuroscience, computer science, biomedical engineering, or a related field with a strong interest in neuroscience and neurology. This person may want to advance to medical school or graduate school in the next few years and would use this position as a stepping stone to a future path.
Qualifications
Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Additionally, it provides input into determining study subject suitability and input into recruitment strategy. Performs data analysis, interpretation, QA/QC, and assists in completing reports and presentations.
-Assists with determining the suitability of study subjects and acts as a resource for patients and families.
-Has input into recruitment strategies and may contribute to protocol recommendations.
-Administers scores and evaluates study questionnaires.
-Maintains research data, patient files, regulatory binders, and study databases.
-Performs data analysis and QA/QC checks and organizes and interprets data.
-Assists with preparation for annual review and assists PI in completing study reports and presentations.
-May assist with training and orientation of new staff members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Science required.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
Experience
Related post-bachelor's degree research experience; 1-2 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work more independently and as a team member.
- Computer literacy, analytical skills, and ability to resolve technical problems.
- Ability to interpret the acceptability of data results.
- Working knowledge of data management programs.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
55 Fruit 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.