New England HERC

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full-time clinical research coordinator to assist with the operation of several ongoing research studies as well as future studies. The CRC will work within the Neuroimaging of Mind-Body Interaction and Treatment Laboratory (https://nombit.mgh.harvard.edu/). The objective of the lab is to investigate the interaction between the brain (mind) and body and translate the findings into clinical practice. The focus of this job will be performing cognitive testing for elderly adults for our study on mind-body exercise and aging. Another focus of this job will be recruiting, enrolling, and working with chronic pain patients and healthy adults for several NIH-funded projects employing neuroimaging and neurostimulation to understand the mechanisms of pain processing and mind-body interventions. The CRC will be involved with multiple studies.

Please include a cover letter when applying.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.
- Collects & organizes patient data
- Maintains records and databases
- Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
- Verifies accuracy of study forms
- Updates study forms per protocol
- Documents patient visits and procedures
- Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
- Assists with interviewing study subjects
- Administers and scores questionnaires
- Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects - Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy.
- Assists with study regulatory submissions
- Writes consent forms
- Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Performs administrative support duties as required

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

- Careful attention to details
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to follow directions

- Good communication skills
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs
- Strong interpersonal skills, comfort working with people, and sensitivity towards a neurodiverse population

Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree required.

EXPERIENCE:

- 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):
- A Clinical Research Coordinator I does not have any supervisory responsibility.
- A Clinical Research Coordinator II may assist with the training and orientation of new staff members.

EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.Partner's Healthcare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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