Senior Research Clinical Coordinator, Endocrine

Position: Senior Research Clinical Coordinator, Endocrine

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week

ABOUT BMC:

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s 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 HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Research Clinical Coordinator 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.  Must be able to work independently and make sound judgment with study protocols, data evaluation, and recruitment strategies.  Prepares and presents data reports.

This is a senior level role which requires strong analytical skills and conceptual thinking.  Must be able to work independently, identify problems, and develop sound solutions.  Expected to introduce innovations to the research study and design research protocols in conjunction with the Principal Investigator.  This position coordinates the lab activities and is expected to be a liaison and strong resource to the department.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Should be able to perform the duties of RA, CRC I, RA II, CRC II, RA III, CRC III plus
• Responsible for quality control
• Reviews work of trainees
• Develops study budgets
• Coordinates lab activities
• Plans, Designs, Performs Statistical Analysis
• Designs research protocols in conjunction with PI
• May Develop systems for QA/QC
• Independently judges suitability for research subjects
• Acts as a liaison between Research Admin and Unit
• Files adverse events with IRB
• Recommends protocol changes and may assist with writing protocols and manuscripts
• Acts as a liaison with Human Resources
• May assume grant management responsibilities for unit

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May train, orient, educate  and address the competency of the staff, interns and volunteers
• Coordinates staffing and schedules and coordinates lab activities
• Acts as a resource for the department

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:

• BA or BS required (Master's Degree Preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires 3-5 years of directly related, progressively responsible experience
• Research experience with diabetes devices required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to design, prepare, deliver and evaluate clinical programs
• High level time management, organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Administrative skills to meet regulatory requirements. Ability to meet the requirements of the varying funding sources
• Ability to prepare and monitor budgets
• Knowledge of current and developing clinical research trends
• Sound interpersonal skills and the  ability to supervise others
• Ability to work independently and display initiative to introduce innovations to research study. Ability to identify problems and develop sound solutions
• Ability to resolve technical problems and interpret acceptability of data results.
• Keen knowledge of data management programs.

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.

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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