Clinical Research Coordinator I
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 80 Blossom Street (Show on map) | |
 Jun 16, 2025 | |
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The GI Center for Cancer Complications is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I/II to assist in clinical research activities for active and upcoming research projects. Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator (Dr. Michael Dougan) and the Program Manager, the CRC I/II will work with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, research participants, members of collaborating groups, and others to ensure the safe and ethical conduct of clinical research. The CRC I/II will assist in various study activities, including patient recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up; scheduling of appointments and other activities as delegated; biospecimen collection; IRB submissions; and other duties as assigned.
Position Highlights: *Work collaboratively on exciting and innovative projects in a unique field of Gut Immunology *One-on-one mentorship, opportunity for publication, and potential travel to conferences/retreats *Dynamic work environment with a close-knit, supportive team *Collaboration with The Cancer Immunology and Virology department at Dana Faber Cancer Institute In addition to the activities above, the CRC I/II will spend a portion of their time in a wet lab environment processing biological samples collected from research participants (i.e. isolating PBMCs from blood samples). The weekly amount of time spent in the lab is variable and will depend on the number of biological samples collected. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The position is located at the MGH main campus (55 Fruit Street). The CRC I/II will: Support clinical research activities across a wide variety of studies, such as therapeutic clinical trials, tissue banking registries, medical record review studies, and others Collect biological samples (blood, stool, intestinal biopsies) from research participants and process them per protocol Discuss research studies with patients and their families, answer questions, and act as a liaison between study participants and the study team as necessary Obtain informed consent directly from study participants, or facilitate the informed consent discussion between participants and the investigating physician as needed Monitor patient-facing data collection platforms (i.e. electronic medical records) and escalate as needed to clinical care staff Assist with other study-related activities, such as: pre-screening patient medical records to determine eligibility, scheduling study visits, reviewing medical histories/medications with study participants, drawing blood, administering questionnaires, and completing follow-up calls Assist with data collection and entry, regulatory activities, and more SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
EXPERIENCE: CRC I: undergraduate research experience preferred but not required CRC II: minimum of 1-2 years of full-time research experience required WORKING CONDITIONS: Access to desktop or laptop computer with relevant software, local area network for file storage and printer access, telephone services and general office space supplied as needed. 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. | |