Clinical Research Coordinator I at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA

Summary: Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization focused on patient care, research, teaching, and community service. They are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to assist in a research laboratory that studies infection-associated health conditions, particularly in the field of neurology and clinical neuroscience. Responsibilities: - Schedule and coordinate participant study visits to our Center and collaborating sites - Run study visits that include EEG, MRI, PET, blood draw, saliva samples, cognitive testing, psychiatric testing, skin punch biopsy, and pupillometry - Creating, editing, and maintaining compliance documents such as IRB (institutional review board) protocols - Conducting virtual, phone, and/or live screening and consenting of potential study participants, gathering medical history and checking inclusion/exclusion criteria - Administering study questionnaires to study participants - Helping on scan days: participant coordination, comfort and safety, sample collection, scanner setup and data acquisition - Data processing and analysis with potential opportunity for poster and manuscript authorship if there is a substantial contribution - Working with undergraduate interns and helping to facilitate lab journal club meetings Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree required; pre-med / neuroscience preferred - 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 - Those with a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related work experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator II position - Must have very strong written and verbal communication skills - Must be driven to work productively under minimal supervision - Must be proficient with computers and databases, and be able to troubleshoot and problem-solve independently - Capable of being friendly and communicative with labmates and study participants, and assertive when confronted with obstacles - Respectful of study participants' rights and individual needs Preferred Qualifications: - Prior lab experience preferred - Experience with Linux, coding, or neuroimaging is a plus - These are underserved patient groups, and special notice is given to applicants who are interested in a career that includes working with such patients Required Skills: Clinical research coordination, EEG, MRI, PET, Blood draw, Saliva sample collection, Cognitive testing, Psychiatric testing, Skin punch biopsy, Pupillometry, IRB protocol management, Participant screening, consenting, Data processing, analysis, Computer proficiency, Database management, Linux, Coding, Neuroimaging, Assertiveness, Compassion Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, Career advancement opportunities, Differentials, Premiums and bonuses, Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth