Clinical Research Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

A full-time Research Coordinator position is available in the Emotion and Social Neuroscience Lab (ESN) and the Resilience and Prevention Program (RAPP) within the MGH Psychiatry Department. The ESN program focuses on applying the techniques of cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging to increase our understanding of the mechanisms underlying serious mental illnesses. The RAPP program focuses on developing, testing, and delivering interventions aimed at the prevention of serious mental illnesses in those with an elevated risk. This Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of a study examining the implementation of a resilience-enhancing intervention in adolescents and will assist with the coordination of related studies of a similar intervention for college students.

They will be responsible for coordinating meetings, interacting with staff of community sites such as schools, helping to update intervention manuals, acquiring and analyzing research data, as well as IRB submissions, recruiting and characterizing eligible research subjects, administering, and scoring interviews/questionnaires, maintaining regulatory and source documentation, timely data entry and quality assurance. The CRC will work closely with all members of the research team, including faculty investigators, research fellows, clinicians, other research coordinators and student interns.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Coordinate meetings among project staff and community sites

* Assist with intervention manual development and revision

* Participant and site recruitment: identify and compile lists of potential research sites and subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters; contact potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol; develop and implement diverse recruitment strategies; conduct, record, and evaluate face-to-face and/or telephone interviews with potential subjects

* Manage the day-to-day operation of clinical research studies, from IRB submissions, recruitment, scheduling research visits, conducting assessments and interviews, collecting data, data entry, subject reminder calls/emails, remuneration and follow-up as necessary

* Administer and score cognitive tests, diagnostic and symptom assessments, clinical rating scales, and self-report measures

* Maintain Clinical Research Folders and Master Binders in accordance with IRB and HIPAA guidelines

* Schedule and conduct behavioral data collection procedures as needed

* Coordinate with other study sites to enable smooth collection of data and follow-up of longitudinal visits.

* Perform quality assurance of all collected data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follows up with subjects to resolve problems, address queries or clarify data collected

* Timely, accurate data entry

* Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, such as literature searches, equipment inventory, and purchasing

* Contribute to database development and maintenance

* Prepare submissions to the IRB, including initial applications, continuing reviews, amendments and adverse events

* Maintain accurate study records and regulatory documentation, including source documents, case report forms, study logs, IRB correspondence, adverse event reports, progress reports and any other documentation that may be required to meet local or federal regulations

* Track and order study equipment, supplies, and materials

* Assist with the analysis of clinical, cognitive/behavioral and imaging data as needed

* Prepare presentations of data and study findings for lab meetings, posters, grant submissions and publications

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

The candidate must be well-organized, self-motivated, and attentive to detail. They must be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and manage time/workload with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills are needed to effectively interact with a multidisciplinary team and research sites. They must have a prior working knowledge of research protocols, some experience conducting clinical research and computer and quantitative skills (see below). Candidates must also have the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and maturity, particularly with respect to maintaining confidentiality, safety and comfort of all research participants throughout all research procedures.

Candidates must be proficient in the use of administrative software (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint), and experience with data analysis software (SPSS) and electronic data capture systems (EDC, REDCap) is preferred but not required.

EDUCATION:

* Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, or related fields.

EXPERIENCE:

• New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.