Position: Clinical Research Coordinator
Department: Cancer and Hematology Clinical Research Program
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Lead CRC, Senior Research Manager and Principal Investigator for assigned research studies, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will perform research activities using approved techniques. The CRC procures, processes and ships research specimens and conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, enters data into sponsor-specific electronic data capture forms, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. Will also assist with audits.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluate and track the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic for eligibility in research studies.
Conduct telephone interviews.
Schedule patients for study visits.
Obtain informed consent (for non-treatment studies) and register patients to cohort studies and other protocols.
Review and abstract the medical records for patients, including review of pathology reports.
Access patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems.
Enter information into the appropriate EMR and eCRF systems and departmental systems in an accurate manner.
Collect and organize patient data. Review data for quality and completeness based on established queries.
Perform clinical tests (Phlebotomy, EKGs)
Assist with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems
May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files
Maintain on-going communications with research managers and PIs for data collection needs.
Other duties including send out mailings, take inventory/ordering supplies, monitor and set up equipment
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
EXPERIENCE:
Prefer experience in clinical research (not to be confused with lab research).
Previous experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research preferred
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
JOB BENEFITS:
Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.
Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
Compensation Range:
$18.27- $25.72 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is…