Clinical Research Coordinator - Goldstein CNL

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
149 13th Street (Show on map)
May 21, 2025
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Department of Psychiatry at MGH seeks a part-time Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to work on ongoing studies of adults from a longitudinal cohort, with and without psychiatric disorders. The projects focus on the roles of hormones and genes in the understanding of sex differences in brain circuitry implicated in psychiatric disorders, disorders of aging in the brain, and their comorbidity with general medical disorders. The CRC will work within the Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory of Sex Differences in the Brain, part of the Innovation Center on Sex Differences in Medicine. One of our foci is to investigate early risk factors for sex differences in psychiatric disorders focusing on the roles of hormones, genes, and inflammatory factors in understanding sex effects in depression and its comorbidity with cardiometabolic outcomes. We conduct structural and functional brain imaging studies, combined with neuroendocrine evaluations, psychophysiology, and genetics. We work within a team approach. A key element of this position involves contact with human research participants (adults in midlife), so candidates should enjoy and feel comfortable interacting with various populations. We have an extensive training program and continuous supervision. The CRC will be systematically trained in cognitive testing administration, scoring, quality control procedures, and coordination, entry, and storage of collected data. The current position will not be trained in cognitive testing. Applicants should include a cover letter and resume/CV. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Collects & organizes patient data * Maintains records and databases * Assists with scheduling subjects for testing sessions * Obtains study subject data from databases, etc. * Verifies accuracy of study forms * Updates study forms per protocol * Documents subject visits and procedures * Assists with QA/QC procedures * Interviews study subjects/conducts cognitive testing session * Administers and scores questionnaires * Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects * Performs study procedures * Performs administrative support duties as required * Maintain research data and study databases * Perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks * Organize and interpret data * Act as a study resource for study subject * Evaluate study questionnaires * Contribute to protocol recommendations SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: * Careful attention to details * Good organizational skills * Ability to follow directions * Good communication skills * Computer literacy * Working knowledge of clinical research protocols * Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs * Ability to work independently and as a team player * Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems * Ability to interpret acceptability of data results * Working knowledge of data management program EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Must have background/knowledge of neuroscience/neurobiology, psychology, or related field. EXPERIENCE: Preferred: Experience in an academic/research setting; work with human research subjects or with adult population in a service field. Prior cognitive testing experience highly preferred. Applicants should include a cover letter and resume/CV. 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.