Clinical Research Coordinator, Eye Clinic Research

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator, Eye Clinic Research

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, on-site

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

This unique position would be perfect for someone who is interested in medicine but also has some computer programing or engineering experience. This individual will be working on approximately 3-5 protocols, with 1-2 different mfOCT research devices, which are designed to provide more in-depth imaging results through non-invasive methods. These protocols will be looking at investigating abnormalities in the eye, including: the cornea, conjunctiva, retina, glaucoma progression, and the effectiveness of various treatment methods. May assist Principal Investigator with interpreting experimental results and preparing and writing manuscripts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits subjects to participate in the study and conducts participant enrollment, including explaining research projects, research procedures, and obtaining informed consent. Administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches, and participates with the research team in preparation of data and reports.

• Evaluate and track the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic for eligibility in research studies. Obtain informed consent (for non-treatment studies) and register patients to cohort studies and other protocols.

• Conduct telephone interviews and schedule patients for study visits. Review and abstract the medical records for patients, including review of pathology reports.

• Perform clinical tests (Phlebotomy, EKGs). Assist with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems

• Operates mfOCT imaging devices. Participates in data collection activities.  

• Liaisons with Institutional Review Board (IRB) to facilitate approval of projects, ongoing documentation, and reporting.

• Assists with new grant proposal development, and preparation of research reports and presentations. Assist with additional protocols and training as they arise.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Perform administrative duties associated with the study’s Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DMSB.
• May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB RQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• CRC I: Entry Level Position
• Bachelor’s Degree Required AND
• 0-2 years of experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Matlab experience preferred.

• Experience in either computer science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or other engineering fields.

• Previous experience with grant writing, IRB submissions, data management, and database development, preferred.

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus. Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial, and ethnic populations.

• Knowledge of MS Office applications, database systems, and the Internet.

JOB BENEFITS:

• 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 projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans