Clinical Research Coordinator

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
15 New Chardon Street (Show on map)
Jan 15, 2025
The MGH Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research (CHOIR) aims to advance clinical practice and research by developing and testing cutting-edge mind-body and lifestyle interventions. CHOIR is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) for the PCORI-funded Healthy Aging as Black Adults: In It Together (HABIT) project, a study of interventions for chronic pain and early cognitive decline among older, community-based Black adults. The CRC will be responsible for coordinating and carrying out study activities; recruiting, consenting, enrolling, and retaining participants in the study; performing study assessments and follow-ups; completing data entry and management; updating study records and documents; acting as a study resource for participants; and facilitating community outreach and stakeholder engagement. They will work alongside other CRCs at CHOIR through team research meetings, trainings, and presentations led by staff within CHOIR. The CRC will have additional opportunities to gain clinical research experience at MGH CHOIR. We are seeking a CRC with excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, writing, and organizational skills. Our ideal candidate has prior experience in community engaged research with minoritized populations. We highly value experience and comfort of working with older adults, informal caregivers, medical populations, and individuals from a variety of different backgrounds. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Availability to work in-person is required. Implementation of research protocols, including collection of surveys, clinical, cognitive, and digital health assessments. Recruit and gather data from older adults, patients, and caregivers (in-person and by phone/Zoom) Collaborate with providers in clinical and community settings Support community outreach and stakeholder engagement Maintain participant records and databases Administer surveys to participants through electronic application (REDCap) Conduct literature and library searches Ensurecompliancewithfederaland IRB regulations Assist with IRB submissions, amendments and continuingreviews Assist with preparation of grant applications and manuscripts, including data analyses, literature searches and drafting of publications Perform administrative support duties as required Attend individual and team meetings The position will take place in the MGH CHOIR office environment and remotely. Some of the study work may require travel within the Boston area and will take place in community-based settings. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.