Sports Concussion Clinical Research Coordinator II

Overview:

We are recruiting a highly motivated individual with a passion for rehabilitation research to serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) in the Long-term Assessment and Treatment Exploration for TBI (LATE-TBI) Lab at Spaulding Rehabilitation. The LATE-TBI Lab seeks to understand how athletic exposure to repeated traumatic brain injuries may cause problems both acutely and later in life. Specifically, the LATE-TBI researches the immediate effects of concussions in sports, as well as the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI), including chronic and neurodegenerative diseases, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, research seeks to identify factors associated with recovery and HealthSpan following injury. This work aims to bridge the gap between bench and bedside, with the ultimate goal of developing effective treatments for TBI associated disease. We aim to identify novel diagnostic strategies and therapeutic targets to improve the lives of individuals affected by CTE, ALS, and other conditions associated with repeated TBI. The LATE-TBI lab is directed by Daniel Daneshvar, MD, PhD, Chief of Brain Injury Rehabilitation in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School.

The CRC II will be working on several studies within the LATE-TBI Lab as well as at the Rehabilitation Outcomes Center at Spaulding (ROCS), where Dr. Daneshvar serves as Director of Training. The CRC II will be responsible for the day-to-day study operations, including management and oversight of recruitment and data collection activities, preparation and management of IRB actions, data quality assurance, preparation of agendas for meetings, management of regulatory documents, and communication and reporting to PI, study team, and funding sources.

More information about the LATE-TBI Lab can be found at https://spauldingrehab.org/research/programs-labs/late-tbi-lab and information about ROCS can be found at https://spauldingrehab.org/research/programs-labs/rehabilitation-outcomes-center.

Specific responsibilities may include:

Data Collection & Management

• Medical record abstraction
• Conducting self-report and standardized interviews in-person and via telephone with research participants and/or their legally authorized representative
• Recruitment, enrollment, and study milestone tracking
• Data entry and extraction

Performance reporting

• Quarterly and annual reports to funding agencies
• Audit preparation and follow-up
• Internal quality assurance reporting

IRB

• New applications
• Amendments
• Continuing reviews

Meetings/scheduling

• Arrangements and scheduling
• Preparation of agendas and minutes

Training Responsibilities

• Completion of required personal certifications and renewals

Community Relations

• Assist with preparation of newsletters
• Prepare recruitment materials
• Update lab website
• Participate in lab-sponsored community events

Scholarly activities

• Conduct literature reviews
• Assist with manuscript preparation
• Develop PowerPoint presentations and other dissemination media

Qualifications and Experience:

Education/Degree

Bachelor's degree required.

Experience
Required

• Training background in clinical science or public health
• Familiarity with IRB policies and procedures

Preferred

• Prior experience as a clinical research coordinator
• Training/experience in neurologic diseases and/or rehabilitation
• Database development/management

Required Skills

• High level time management and organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Administrative skills to meet regulatory requirements
• Ability to meet the requirements of varying funding sources
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and display initiative to introduce innovations to research study
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)