Clincial Research Coordinator II, Gastroenterology; part time

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Administrative Director, Grants Manager and Principal Investigator for assigned research studies, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) II will perform research activities using approved techniques. The CRC procures, processes and ships research specimens and conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, enters data into sponsor‑specific electronic data capture forms, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports.

Will also assist with audits and quality improvement projects.

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It is a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community‑based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety‑net hospital in New England.

The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston Health Net – an integrated health care delivery system that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030, a long‑term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Boston, MA

20 hours per week

• Evaluate/track the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic for eligibility in research studies. Make independent judgments as to their suitability for the study. Develop and implement patient recruitment strategies.

• Conduct telephone interviews and schedule patients for study visits. Obtain informed consent (for non‑treatment studies) and register patients to cohort studies and other protocols.

• Review and abstract the medical records for patients, including review of pathology reports.

• Enter information into the appropriate EMR and eCRF systems and departmental systems in an accurate manner.

• Collect and organize patient data. Review data for quality and completeness and recommend changes to protocols and data evaluation.

• Perform clinical tests (Phlebotomy, EKGs).

• Assist with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems.

• Prepare and present data reports and findings.

• Sends out mailings, takes inventory/ordering supplies, monitoring and set up of equipment.

• May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files.

• Train and orient new research assistants and other staff.

• Oversee work of research assistants.

• May serve as Team Leader or Supervisor in a smaller lab.

• CRC II:
  Experienced Level Position.

• Master’s Degree OR equivalent.

• 2‑5 years of experience.

• Special Intermittent Project Responsibilities (2‑5 per year).

• Excellent organization and communication skills; detail oriented and able to follow through.

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.

• Ability to manage time and prioritize workload. Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times.

• High degree of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Analytical skill and ability to resolve technical problems and interpret acceptability of data results. Knowledge of data management programs.

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development:
  Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base, especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research:
  Engage in groundbreaking research…