Clinical Research Coordinator - Brigham and Women's Hospital : Job Details

General Summary: As a member of the Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will work on several NIH-funded clinical studies and health interventions together with the Principal Investigator (PI). Studies are mainly anchored around the impact of inflammation on cardiovascular outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), treatment response, as well as the application of bioinformatics and artificial intelligence broadly to clinical research. The CRC will work independently and under general supervision from the study team members including a Project Manager, Research Scientist and Principal Investigator. The CRC will coordinate and carry out study-related activities such as coordinating patient recruitment, telephone follow-up, preparation/delivery of patient education materials, and data collection/organization for clinical studies. The PI directs the VERITY Bioinformatics Core and the CRC will also support projects in this space.

This position provides an opportunity to engage in a dynamic clinical research setting and is ideal for candidates interested in pursuing careers in medicine, clinical research, public health, and data science in medicine. Work will be performed on-site with in-person meetings with study patients and team members.

• Organizes recruitment for clinical research studies and identify potential subjects, following study criteria. Keeps organized, accurate, and up to date databases and maintains up to date records on all research subjects.
• Contacts and collects data on subjects in clinical research studies. This may include the administration of study questionnaires either in person or on the phone. Undertakes drafting and implementation of questionnaires, surveys, interviews and other instruments as needed for research projects.
• Codes and enters data according to written protocols. Recommends changes to protocols when appropriate.
• Provides information such as recruitment and data collection details for manuscript and abstract writing, completion of progress reports, IRB human subjects new submissions for research protocols, annual reviews, and presentations (including preparation of graphics).
• Contributes to writing progress reports, regulatory reports for institutional review board approval, human subjects' annual reviews, and development and revision of instruments, and preparation of graphics. Assists with the production and mailing of newsletters to study participants, development of web content, and online project communication.
• Provides investigators with current references. Independently researches the literature and follows up on specific requests from research staff.
• Communicates regularly with the PI(s), the research team, and the patients' physicians about all aspects of the research trial(s).

• Bachelor's Degree Science required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
• Yes

• Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

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

The Brigham and Womens Hospital, Inc. 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.