Clinical Research Coordinator

The Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Unit (), situated within the Division of Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital, plays a pivotal role in orchestrating diverse clinical trials. These trials contribute valuable findings in areas like vaccine development, innovative antifungal treatments, and exploration of long-term symptoms linked to COVID-19. In the year ahead, we look forward to implementing several new clinical trials, such as evaluating new therapies for Mycobacterium avium and Clostridioides difficile and exploring innovative methods for enhancing the durability of immunogenicity through vaccine administration.

The ID CRU is deeply devoted to improving health equity in our community. It is well known that clinical research has disproportionately under-recruited from Black, Asian, and Hispanic populations. This has led to challenges in distributing the benefits of research to the very people who may most benefit from it. We at the CRU aim to change that by putting health equity at the core of our trials and by collaborating with community leaders to engage in participatory care.

Our burgeoning team seeks mission-driven, intellectually curious, interactive, detail-oriented, and flexible members. A sense of humor is a must.

We anticipate our CRCs going on to pursue careers in medicine, public health, epidemiology, global health, and/or health policy research.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via .

**When applying, please upload a cover letter, resume, and transcript (an unofficial transcript will do).**

Duties include:

• Serve as a contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate studies from start-up through closeout.
• Determine eligibility of and, in some cases, gather consent from study participants according to protocol.
• Assist in the development of recruitment strategies and participate in study recruitment activities and events. Recruitment activities may take place throughout the greater Boston area including the MGH main campus as well as community health centers.
• Coordinate collection of study specimens, transportation, and processing. May be required to perform clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.
• Collect, enter, and manage patient and laboratory data per institutional and regulatory requirements. Prepare study-related documents, including reports and findings.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols. Complete, review, and/or audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents. Prepare regulatory submissions and ensure completion of Institutional Review Board renewals. Participate in regulatory audits.
• Assemble materials for study visits, monitor procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors acting as the primary contact.
• Order lab supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Interact with principal investigators regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct.
• Cognizant and respectful of cultural differences in communication approach.
• Perform administrative support duties as required.

Competencies required:

• Strong academic performance: 3.5+ cumulative GPA preferred with equal or more robust performance in major.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to demonstrate respect for subjects' rights and individual needs.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Intellectual independence, initiative, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; facility in learning new software applications.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Bilingualism and/or biculturalism is preferred.

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.