Clinical Research Coordinator I BWH Rheumatology

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. 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 broadly to clinical research. The CRC will work independently and under general supervision from the study team members including a Project Manager, Research Scientist, or Principal Investigator. The CRC will coordinate and carry out study-related activities such as organization of patient recruitment, telephone follow-up, preparation/delivery of patient education materials, and data collection/organization for assigned studies. 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, or public health. Work will be performed on-site with in-person meetings with study patients and team members. Principal Duties Organizes recruitment for clinical research studies and identifies potential subjects, following study criteria. Keeps organized, accurate, and up-to-date databases and maintains records on all research subjects. Contacts and collects clinical data on subjects in clinical research studies, which 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. Performs follow-up on patients experiencing adverse events in large clinical trials, including working with other study staff to obtain medical records, create adverse event adjudication files, and updating the study database with results. Codes and enters data according to written protocols and 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, as well as 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). Qualifications Proficiency in writing; excellent verbal and written communication. The level required would be that obtained with a Bachelor's degree. Research experience preferred. No specific license/certification or registration is required. Skills, Abilities, Competencies Required Keyboard/typing skills for data entry. Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with persons with chronic disease to gain their cooperation in the research projects. Ability to prioritize and organize work responsibilities to meet deadlines. Integrity to maintain confidentiality. Accuracy in recording data. Ability to make independent judgments for job duties and responsibilities. EEO Statement BWH is an Affirmative Action 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. Primary Location : MA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical Area Work Locations : BWH Longwood Medical Area, 75 Francis Street, Boston, 02115 Job : Clinical Organization : Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours : 40 Shift : Day Job Employee Status : Regular Recruiting Department : BWH DOM Rheumatology Job Posting : Nov 15, 2024

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