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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.

 

We are seeking a bright and motivated individual for a Clinical Research Coordinator position in the MGH Food Allergy Center (FAC)’s infant food allergy division, led by Dr. Michael Pistiner. The infant program’s primary goal is prevention of food allergy. The incidence of food allergy and food-mediated disorders continues to rise in the US. For example, more than 1% of the US population now suffers from peanut allergy, where exposure to peanut allergen may trigger a severe reaction. Currently, the clinical treatment of IgE-mediated food allergies is limited to allergen avoidance and emergency epinephrine treatment. In the FAC’s infant division, we are committed to investigating the epidemiology of infant food allergy, underlying pathways for food allergy development, characterization of anaphylaxis, and implementation of clinical prevention strategies in primary and specialty care settings.

The primary focus of this position is to coordinate the research and health care provider education aspects/elements of a clinical prevention program. The research coordinator would be expected to provide all aspects of protocol management, including screening for patient and provider eligibility, data collection, data entry, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reports, monitoring subject treatment, scheduling patient visits, laboratory and specimen submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files. The research coordination will also participate in the creation, editing and dissemination of healthcare provider and family education material.  They will assist and coordinate quality Improvement projects for the Prevention Program. They will also assists in IRB submissions and renewals in addition to grant preparation and renewals.

Candidates for this position should have a strong interest in clinical research, patient care, quality improvement, and working with infants and their families. This position would be ideal but not limited to candidates interested in gaining significant experience in medical research and considering future medical or graduate studies. To that end, though not formerly within the expected scope of the position, the successful candidate will be supported in seeking educational opportunities and encouraged to contribute to academic productivity.

 

Job Summary

Summary
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.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met.
-Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts phone.
-Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.
-Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
-Documents patient visits and procedures.
-Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures.
-Assists with interviewing study subjects.
-Assists with study regulator submissions.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Science required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Experience
Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

125 Nashua Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

 

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.

 

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