Clinical Research Coordinator

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Job Summary

The MGB Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research (CHOIR) within the Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC). CHOIR is an interdisciplinary clinical research center with a longstanding commitment to developing and testing psychosocial interventions in various settings. CHOIR is an established center with multiple NIH-funded clinical trials, an internship in Clinical Psychology, a T32 postdoctoral fellowship, and a Resource Center for Minority Aging Research.

The CRC will work with Dr. Jonathan Greenberg and his team, primarily on an NIH (NCCIH) funded R01 study testing the efficacy of a 4-week mind-body intervention aiming to help prevent chronic symptoms of concussion among young adults with co-occurring anxiety. The intervention is delivered of live-video (Zoom) and teaches a variety of skills (e.g., mindfulness, deep breathing, cognitive behavioral skills and psychoeducation) to help promote adaptive concussion revovery.

The CRC may also be assigned to support other research projects as needed. They will collaborate with other members of the research team, faculty, and staff within CHOIR, but will also be expected to take initiative and work well independently. Due to the time - or deadline-sensitive nature of the project, the CRC is expected to dynamically manage priorities. The working hours are typically 9:00am-5:00pm. However, some tasks may fall outside of these hours (e.g., due to patient scheduling).

This is a mentored position, that offers valuable research experience in clinical psychology, psychosocial determinants of health, mind-body treatment, and interdisciplinary collaborations. It is an ideal position for people looking to apply to graduate school in clinical psychology, public health, social work, or medical school. As a mentored position, the successful candidates will enjoy faculty and departmental support preparing graduate school applications and have the opportunity to strengthen those applications through earned co-authorships and presentations of scholarly research.

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; and acting as a study resource for participants They will work alongside other CRCs at CHOIR through team research meetings, trainings, and presentations led by staff within CHOIR. Competitive applicants for this position are organized, conscientious, and eager to learn and take initiative. We are seeking CRCs with excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, writing, and organizational skills. Our ideal candidate has prior experience in a research setting.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your interests, reason for applying, and prior experiences. We will not consider applications without a cover letter included.

More information about CHOIR, visit our webpage: https://www.mghchoir.com/

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·         Patient screening and recruitment (primarily by phone or Zoom)

·         Recruit and gather data from study participants

·         Patient follow-up and facilitating intervention adherence.

·         Maintain records and databases.

·         Administer surveys to participants through electronic surveys (REDCap).

·         Conduct literature and library searches.

·         Ensure compliance with federal and IRB regulations.

·         Assist with IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.

·         Process payments to participants

·         Assist with preparation of grant applications and manuscripts, including data analyses, literature searches and drafting of texts.

·         Perform administrative support duties as required.

·         Attend individual and team meetings.

·         Maintain contact and follow-up with study team members, including national recruitment sites and advisory board members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors required. Prior health care or research experience preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

The candidate should:

·         Be well-organized, self-motivated, attentive to detail, and a self-starter.

·         Be able to problem-solve, function in a fast-paced environment, and manage time/work-load with minimal supervision.

·         Have excellent interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate with a multidisciplinary team and research participants.

·         Have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and interact with patients and a multidisciplinary team of reserachers, clinicians, and other colleagues.

The CRC should be proficient in using administrative software (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint), and be able to conduct basic AI searches. Experience with patient interaction and IRB may provide the candidate with an advantage.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Availability to work in-person 4 out of 5 days a week is required.  The working hours are typically 9:00am -5:00pm, however, some tasks may occasionally include evening and / or weekend work (e.g., due to patient scheduling). 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

20.16 - 29.01 - 37.86 USD Hourly

Hybrid15 New Chardon Street40RegularDay (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ - $29.01/Hourly

Grade

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