Clinical Research Coordinator
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 125 Nashua Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 24, 2025 | |
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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.
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. 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. 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. * Ensures protocol implementation and adherence * Recruits, screens, and enrolls subjects for clinical trials * Performs study procedures * Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc. * Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria * Collects and organizes patient data * Reports adverse events * Maintains records and databases * Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports * Verifies accuracy of study forms and updates study forms per protocol * Maintains subject and regulatory binders * Writes consent forms and protocol summaries * Submits study documents for regulatory review * Acts as a study resource for patient and family * Performance administrative support duties as required. * Database management duties as required. * Sample inventory tracking for sample studies. * Data analysis * Database cleaning. * IRB submissions and tracking. * Ordering and tracking of study supplies * Sample shipping and transportation. * Working with clinical staff, research unit and research pharmacy. * Performing study duties assigned. SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: * Careful attention to details * Good organizational skills * Ability to follow directions * Good communication skills * Ability to work independently and as a team player * Computer literacy * Working knowledge of clinical research protocols and good clinical practice (GCP) * Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs Education Experience Documents to be submitted with Job Posting College transcript, cover letter and Resume/CV 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. | |