• Job Description

  Req#: RQ4014625
  Site: The General Hospital Corporation

  
  

  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.

  
  

  
  

  Job Summary

  There are two areas of focus for our research, including (1) understanding the role of inflammation in depression and (2) assessing and treating reward dysfunction in depression and co-occurring disorders. Clinical research coordinators (CRCs) assist with our NIH- and foundation-funded studies aimed at advancing our understanding of immune dysfunction in depression and in assessing and treating reward dysfunction in depression. Studies led by Dr. Naoise Mac Giollabhui include mechanistic clinical trials in which depressed individuals exhibiting high levels of inflammation are randomly assigned to an intravenous infusion of a TNF inhibitor or placebo so that the link between downstream immune changes and improvements in specific depressive symptoms can be better understood. A range of modalities are being used to assess inflammation and depressive symptoms, including phone-based cognitive assessments, passive mobile monitoring, integration of skin-based biosensors as well as more traditional clinical and immunological assessments (e.g., isolation and RNA sequencing of immune cell populations, diagnostic interviewing etc.). Studies led by Dr. Amanda Collins include developing and evaluating digital therapeutics (DTx), or smartphone-based interventions, to treat reward dysfunction in co-occurring disorders, including depression, as well as the assessment of reward dysfunction using a multimodal approach (e.g., ecological momentary assessments, passive sensing data, behavioral tasks). Research coordinators will work under the mentorship of Dr. Naoise Mac Giollabhui and Dr. Amanda Collins at Massachusetts General Hospital.

  
  

  Qualifications

  Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  Research Coordinators are responsible for managing and coordinating the clinical studies as members of the research team. This involves screening patients for study eligibility, data entry and analysis, manuscript preparation, and clinical laboratory work such as phlebotomy and EKG administration. Research Coordinators will work closely with the physicians and psychologists on staff in managing patient care throughout the studies. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Collects & organizes patient data
  • Maintains records and databases
  • Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
  • Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
  • Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
  • Conducts library searches
  • Verifies accuracy of study forms
  • Updates study forms per protocol
  • Documents patient visits and procedures
  • Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
  • Assists with interviewing study subjects
  • Administers and scores questionnaires
  • Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects
  • Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy.
  • Assists with study regulatory submissions
  • Writes consent forms
  • Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
  • Performs administrative support duties as required

  Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:

  • Careful attention to details
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Good communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
  • Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects’ rights and individual needs

  Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

  Qualified applicants must have a bachelor's degree, strong writing and organizational skills. Psychology, sociology, and premed majors are encouraged to apply, but all are welcome. Prior research or clinical experience is strongly recommended.

  We request a resume and cover letter outlining your reasons for applying, and the strengths you would bring to the position. Start date: June 2025

  Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

  Please contact Paulina Gutierrez-Ramirez at pgutierrez-ramirez@mgh.harvard.edu with any questions.

  
  

  Additional Job Details (if applicable)

  Additional Job Description

  
  

  Remote Type

  Hybrid

  
  

  Work Location

  15 New Chardon Street

  
  

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  40

  
  

  Employee Type

  Regular

  
  

  Work Shift

  Day (United States of America)

  
  

  EEO Statement:

  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.

  
  

  Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

  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.

• About the company

  Salem Hospital is a non-profit, regional medical center located in Salem, Oregon, United States.

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