This role is located in the MGH-IHP Campus in the beautiful and historical Charlestown Navy Yard.

SUMMARY

The Cognitive-Motor Behavior Lab at the MGH Institute of Health Professions is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (20 hours per week) for a clinical trial of pharmacological and rehabilitation interventions in people with multiple sclerosis. The position is dependent upon grant funding, currently scheduled from October 1, 2023, until September 30, 2026.

The coordinator will play a crucial role in the overall management of the study. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of clinical rehabilitation research in a premier health care network. The successful candidate will be trained in REDCap, Epic, study-specific standard operating procedures, and other internal systems (e.g., issuing participant payments, ordering supplies). Training in the protection of human subjects will also be required and provided after date of hire. Training is expected to take place over 2-3 months.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project management (100%), including:

• Daily administration of the trial.
• Liaising with clinical project staff and the clinical research coordinator regarding scheduling of participants for research visits.
• Assisting the principal investigator in screening and recruitment of study participants.
• Conducting weekly compliance phone calls for all study participants.
• Conducting quality checks of entered data.
• Coordinating and attending weekly project meetings.
• Assisting the principal investigator in obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals for the study, including IRB amendments and renewals.
• Serving as the administrative point-person at the MGH Institute of Health Professions for any research billing and ordering.
• Maintaining a record of protocol deviations.
• Maintaining a record of adverse event reporting.
• Preparing data reports and annual progress reports.
• Assisting with onboarding temporary project staff, as needed
• Monitoring publications in the field.
• Administrative office and occasionally in the clinical research facility

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree (health-related field preferred)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills and typing ability
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent English verbal skills for phone communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• REDCap experience preferred but not required

ABOUT MGH INSTITUTE

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years along with two brand new programs: Master of Health Administration in Leadership and Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.

MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the Institute community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We welcome nominations and applications from individuals who would bring diversity of experience, thought and practice to the Institute’s research, teaching and clinical missions. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.