Description:

Through the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cancer Center, the Cancer Outcomes Research and Education (CORE) Program is recruiting a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to join its multidisciplinary team. Working with a diverse group of oncologists, palliative care clinicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, advanced practice nurses, and other specialists, the clinical research coordinator will assist with collaborative studies in supportive care. The specific focus for this position will be to help coordinate a range of supportive care projects and program initiatives.

The clinical research coordinator will assume responsibility for study coordination. This role includes: screening and recruiting study participants in both inpatient units and outpatient clinics; administering screening instruments, interviews, and surveys with participants; managing data; corresponding with the Internal Review Board and other regulatory departments; assisting with preparation of manuscripts, protocols, and grant applications; and completing other special projects in collaboration with principal investigators.

Specific responsibilities include:

* Managing multiple studies and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of study procedures

* Verifying study eligibility for individuals via electronic record reviews and screening instruments

* Recruiting individuals and obtaining informed consent for study participation

* Coordinating study visits with providers

* Performing data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews, chart reviews) and data quality assurance checks

* Monitoring study inventory and purchasing supplies

* Maintaining study data using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) or other programs

* Preparing study reports, annual reviews, and Institutional Review Board documentation

* Monitoring and evaluating protocol compliance

Assisting with data analysis and preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified applicants should have a willingness and ability to learn about conducting studies in diverse medical settings, be able to work independently, have excellent communication and organizational skills, and have an interest in working with people with serious illnesses.

  Additionally, qualified applicants should be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment, often reporting to multiple principal investigators, and collaborating with other clinical research coordinators. Ideal candidates will have an attention to detail, the ability to manage fluctuating priorities and deadlines, and strong interpersonal skills.

  Previous experience in research is preferred, and a Bachelor's degree is required. A background or interest in psychology, medicine, nursing, or public health is preferred, but not required.This is an ideal position for individuals interested in applying to graduate or medical school.

  We in the MGH CORE Program seek applicants to join our team from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and interests. In your cover letter, please feel free to comment on what makes you unique as an applicant, or perhaps an obstacle that you had to overcome, or how you believe you will contribute to the CORE community. While sharing this information is completely optional, topics you may want to write about include, but are not limited to, life experiences, personal/family background, personal identity, and interests. (Cover Letter Word limit: 500)

  Please complete the online application providing both a cover letter and resume.

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.