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Job Summary:

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 Dr. Jian Kong's lab. The objective of the lab is to investigate the brain changes associated with chronic pain and cognitive decline using fMRI, EEG, MEG, and clinical assessments. The focus of this job will be study management and data collection for several NIH-funded projects investigating neuromodulation, guided acupuncture imagery, AI, and mind-body exercise. This role will include recruiting, scheduling, and performing study visits with adults with chronic pain or cognitive decline as well as healthy individuals. The CRC will be involved with multiple studies. Please include a resume/CV and 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.16 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade

5

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