<p>Site: The General Hospital Corporation</p> <p>Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.</p> <p>We are seeking a motivated individual for a Clinical Research Coordinator position in the MGH Food Allergy Center (FAC). The FAC is a multidisciplinary research center whose primary goal is to investigate new therapeutic modalities for the treatment of food allergies along with complementary investigations on the mechanisms and molecular pathways of allergic disease.</p> <p>The incidence of food allergy and food-mediated disorders continues to rise in the US. For example, more than 1% of the US population now suffers from peanut allergy, where exposure to peanut allergen may trigger a severe reaction. Currently, the clinical treatment of IgE-mediated food allergies is limited to allergen avoidance and emergency epinephrine treatment. In the FAC, we are committed to investigating the underlying pathways and potential therapies for food allergy. There are multiple clinical trials on food allergy in the FAC, investigating cutaneous immunotherapy, defining threshold minimum doses, and defining biomarkers of allergic disease.</p> <p>The primary focus of this position is to coordinate clinical trials. The research coordinator would be expected to provide all aspects of protocol management, including screening for patient eligibility, data collection, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reports, monitoring subject treatment, laboratory and specimen submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files.</p> <p>Candidates for this position should have a strong interest in clinical research and patient care. This position would be ideal for those candidates interested in gaining significant experience in medical research and considering future medical or graduate studies. To that end, though not formerly within the expected scope of the position, the successful candidate will be encouraged to and supported seeking educational opportunities and academic productivity</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; and maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a six-month grace period from their hire date (up to one year if starting on a per diem basis) to provide degree equivalency verification.</p> <p>Does this position require Patient Care?</p> <p>No</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met. </li><li>Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews. </li><li>Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol. </li><li>Prepares data for analysis and data entry. </li><li>Documents patient visits and procedures. </li><li>Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures. </li><li>Assists with interviewing study subjects. </li><li>Assists with study regulator submissions. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required</p> <p>Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?</p> <p>Yes</p> <p>Licenses and Credentials</p> <p>Experience</p> <p>Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills. </li><li>Ability to follow directions. </li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills. </li><li>Computer literacy. </li><li>Working knowledge of clinical research protocols. </li><li>Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs. </li></ul> <p>Additional Job Details (if applicable)</p> <p>Please include a cover letter and transcript as part of your application materials.</p> <p>Remote Type</p> <p>Onsite</p> <p>Work Location</p> <p>125 Nashua Street</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Employee Type</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Day (United States of America)</p> <p>Pay Range</p> <p>$19.76 - $28.44/Hourly</p> <p>Grade</p> <p>5</p> <p>At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.</p> <p>EEO Statement:</p> <p>The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.</p> <p>Mass General Brigham Competency Framework</p> <p>At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.</p>