Clinical Research Coordinator

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Position Type: Contract
Location: Boston, MA 02118
Duration: 12 weeks (Extension Possible)
Shift: 8-hour Day Shift, 40hrs/ week

Minimum Years of Experience: 1-3 years

Compensation Details:
Gross Hourly Pay Rate: $35/hr
OT Rate: $52.50/hr (Starts after 40 hours)

Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Lead CRC, Senior Research Manager and Principal Investigator for assigned research studies, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will perform research activities using approved techniques. The CRC procures, processes and ships research specimens and conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, enters data into sponsor-specific electronic data capture forms, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. Will also assist with audits and quality improvement projects.

Requirements:

• Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic.
• Obtaining informed consent (for non-treatment studies) and registering patients to cohort studies and other protocols.
• Reviewing and abstracting the medical records for patients, including review of pathology reports.
• Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems.
• Entering information into the appropriate EMR and eCRF systems and departmental systems in an accurate manner.
• Reviewing data for quality and completeness based on established queries.
• Assists with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems
• May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files
• Maintaining on-going communications with research managers and PIs for data collection needs.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organization and communications skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and externals contacts.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow-through.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload. Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times.
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite

Requirements:

1. Bachelors Degree required
2. 2-5 years of experience in a research setting
3. Special Intermittent Project Responsibilities (2-5/year)

SHIFT:

1. Flexibility to start at 7 am if visits start early, 8 hours per day, M-F
2. Hybrid Schedule - Dependent on Patient Scheduling