Clinical Research Coordinator I, General Internal Medicine (Gout Study)

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator I, GIM (Gout Study)       

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Per Diem, Hybrid

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:

The Treat-to-Target Serum Urate versus Treat-to-Avoid Symptoms in Gout Trial (TRUST trial) will test two different treatment strategies for gout. The position will require 10% - 20% effort for a minimum of 2-3 years.

The CRC I 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, and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. Will also assist with audits and quality control.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Identifies patients who are potentially eligible to enroll in the study by reviewing their information in patient lists and in the electronic medical record.
• Conducts telephone interviews and performs procedures to screen and enroll study participants including obtaining informed consent. Schedules patients for study visits.
• Utilizes study specific data collection and data documentation tools, completes clinical research assessments, and makes study related observations.
• Collects and organize patient data.  Review data for quality and completeness based on established protocols.
• Performs clinical tests as required after the appropriate training (Phlebotomy). Assists with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems
• May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files. Maintains ongoing communications with the research coordinator and PIs for data collection needs.
• Adheres to Good Clinical Procedures (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as well as to protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research patient data.
• Other duties including send out mailings, taking inventory/ordering supplies, monitoring and setting up equipment.

(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 REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent organization and communications skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow through.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload. Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times.
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite

This position is grant funded through 7/2027. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

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