Research Coordinator, Infectious Diseases

Position: Research Coordinator, Infectious Diseases       

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Remote

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 research coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day coordination and overall management of activities related to the research studies in collaboration with the site principal investigator.

Functions include the training and supervision of research staff, managing research databases for regular reporting on enrollment and study progress, serving as study liaison with the IRB, and providing financial management for the project, including purchasing needed supplies and equipment. The research coordinator will also assist with preparation of research reports and presentations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Research Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the PIs in recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of research staff.

• Responsible for personnel administration functions including preparing evaluations, tracking hours worked, vacations, leaves of absence, collecting time sheets, submitting hours to payroll, and scheduling of shifts and meetings.

• Tracks research assistant certifications, NIH trainings, and continuing education for direct reports.

• Assures adherence to study protocols, policies, procedures, and human subjects regulations. Provides ongoing supervision and management of all study activities.

• Responsible for purchase orders, invoices and tracking budget items.

• 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.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Throughout project duration, the research coordinator will plan, track, and report on project tasks, responsible parties, timelines, etc.

• Conduct weekly meetings with research team and collaborators (e.g. meeting minutes, scheduling, booking)

• Maintain electronic and paper study binders to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

• Assist with patient interactions as needed (patient recruitment, completing informed consent, study visits).

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 AND EXPERIENCE

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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