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Clinical Research Coordinator I

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
149 13th Street (Show on map)
Apr 08, 2025
A full-time Research Coordinator position is available in the Emotion and Social Neuroscience Laboratory (ESNL) within the MGH Psychiatry Department, with onsite research activities taking place at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging. The ESNL program focuses on applying the techniques of cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging to increase our understanding of the mechanisms underlying serious mental illnesses. This Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of an imaging research study examining the neuromechanisms underlying loneliness in those with a severe mental illness. They will be responsible for acquiring and analyzing research data (behavioral, physiological, and fMRI), as well as IRB submissions, recruiting and characterizing eligible subjects, administering and scoring interviews/questionnaires, maintaining regulatory and source documentation, timely data entry and quality assurance. The CRC will work closely with all members of the research team, including faculty investigators, research fellows, clinicians, other research coordinators and student interns. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Participant recruitment: identify and compile lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters; contact potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol; develop and implement diverse recruitment strategies; conduct, record, and evaluate face-to-face and/or telephone interviews with potential subjects Manage the day-to-day operation of clinical research studies, from IRB submissions, recruitment, scheduling research visits, conducting assessments and interviews, collecting data, data entry, subject reminder calls, remuneration and follow-up as necessary Administer and score cognitive tests, diagnostic and symptom assessments, clinical rating scales, and self-report measures Maintain Clinical Research Folders and Master Binders in accordance with IRB and HIPAA guidelines Schedule and conduct behavioral and MRI data collection procedures; adhering to MRI safety protocols and proper MRI scanner operation Coordinate with collaborating colleges to enable smooth collection of on-site data and follow-up of longitudinal visits. Perform quality assurance of all collected data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follows up with subjects to resolve problems, address queries or clarify data collected Maintain timely and accurate data entry; contribute to database development and maintenance; assisting with the analysis of clinical, cognitive/behavioral and imaging data as needed Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, such as literature searches, equipment inventory, and ordering study supplies and materials Prepare submissions to the IRB, including initial applications, continuing reviews, amendments and adverse events Prepare presentations of data and study findings for lab meetings, posters, grant submissions and publications Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, or related fields. Able to perform research duties in an MRI environment Skills The candidate must be well-organized, self-motivated, and attentive to detail. They must be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and manage time/workload with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills are needed to effectively interact with a multidisciplinary team and research sites. They must have a prior working knowledge of research protocols, some experience conducting clinical research and computer and quantitative skills (see below). Candidates must also have the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and maturity, particularly with respect to maintaining confidentiality, safety and comfort of all research participants throughout all research procedures. Candidates must be proficient in the use of administrative software (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint), and experience with data analysis software (SPSS, R, SAS, Python, etc.) and electronic data capture systems (REDCap) is preferred but not required. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.