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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 Family Center for Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is seeking a motivated, conscientious individual with an interest in rare disorders and health outcomes research to join our team as a Clinical Research Coordinator. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be an integral member of our interdisciplinary research team - spanning oncology, neurology, and health services research - within one of the largest clinics for neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis in the U.S. The candidate will be responsible for multiple, national-level, mixed-methods research studies of children and adults with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1), with an emphasis on qualitative research (e.g. interviews and focus groups) to understand patients’ symptoms, healthcare needs, and experiences with novel drug treatments.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) and is expected to last for at least 2-3 years. This position is ideal for candidates who are planning to seek further graduate education in medicine, nursing, public health, or other areas after their employment, but we also welcome applicants with longer term interests in research management. Our program provides personalized mentoring to all research coordinators and seeks to foster their presentations at local and national conferences, as well as co-authorship of publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

 

Qualifications

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary responsibilities:

Under the direction of Vanessa Merker, PhD, the research coordinator will:

Recruit, screen, and consent prospective participants for current studiesSchedule study visits,  collect study data (including interviews,  online surveys, medical record information) and assist in study data analysisWith training from Dr. Merker, conduct qualitative interviews and/or focus groups of patients and healthcare providers and assist in the analysis of this dataInitiate and track payments to study subjectsEnter and maintain study data in appropriate databases/software programs (such as Excel, REDCap, and NVivo) and perform basic statistical summaries of quantitative dataAssist with the preparation, editing, and submission of abstracts/manuscripts/presentations related to the studiesCorrespond with the hospital Institutional Review Board (IRB) to maintain study ethical approval, including annual continuing reviews and periodic amendments to the study protocol

Additional responsibilities

Assist with other investigator-initiated research projects as needed.  May include gathering primary data using surveys and interviews, extracting secondary data from patients’ electronic medical record, or performing reviews of published medical literature.Attend weekly research team meetings.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail  Ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize deadlinesMust be self-motivated, with ability to take initiative and hold self accountableExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to work with patients, clinicians, and researchers from across disciplinesAbility to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

NA

EDUCATION: 

Bachelor’s degree required.

EXPERIENCE:

Clinical research experience is preferred, and experience with qualitative research is desired. 

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. 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): 

None

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in office and clinical settings on the MGH main campus and Assembly Row campus, with the option to telework  1-2 days a week.

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

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.