GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Cancer Center Protocol Office is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Clinical Research Coordinator. The Cancer Center Protocol Office is a centralized research office that supports clinical researchers in all disciplines within the Cancer Center. Our office promotes and facilitates clinical research by providing comprehensive services to physicians conducting clinical trials while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) works under general supervision and reports to the Oncologist for day-to-day responsibilities and to the MGH Cancer Center Protocol Office (CCPO) Program Manager for administrative aspects. The CRC I will assist the Thoracic team in the operations of the MGH CC Thoracic Program and associated research projects.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CRC I reports directly to the Program Manager for overall job performance. For day-to-day responsibilities, he/she works directly with the Oncologist.

The following job duties will be performed independently:

* Interfacing in a professional manner with a diverse team of physicians, clinical research assistants, research nurses, pathologists and patients

* Collecting detailed clinical and treatment information on patients who are undergoing genetic testing, receiving targeted treatments for cancer, or are enrolled in a research study

* Coordinating the collection and processing of tumor samples and blood samples from patients

* Requesting pertinent medical records, genetic reports, and tumor samples from outside hospitals and institutions

* Maintaining an updated and organized database of patients

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

* Ability to be self-motivated to work independently and as a team member

* Analytical skills and ability to resolve problems

* Excellent attention to detail

* Working knowledge of medical terminology

* Working knowledge of various computer applications including Excel

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Minimum two-year commitment required

EDUCATION:

* Bachelor's degree required.

EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience or completion of the CCPO New Staff Orientation Program including completion of competency assessment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

* None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Duties will be performed in an ambulatory office setting