Senior Research Clinical Coordinator, Endocrine (part time - 24 hrs)

Position: Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, Endocrine

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 24 hours per week, Hybrid (work from home 1 day per week)

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.  

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Clinical Research 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. 

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:

• 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 recommends changes to protocols and data evaluation.
• Assist with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems. Perform clinical tests (Phlebotomy, EKGs)
• May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files
• Develops and implements patient recruitment strategies and quality assurance procedures.
• Prepares, designs, and performs statistical analysis and presents data reports and findings. Designs research protocols in conjunction with the PI.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of research assistants
• Evaluates RA’s performance / hires, fires, and disciplines staff
• Train and orient plus function as lead in research setting
• 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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to design, prepare, deliver and evaluate clinical programs
• High level time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and ability to prepare/monitor budgets
• Knowledge of current and developing clinical research trends and ability to meet the requirements of the varying funding sources
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise others
• Ability to resolve technical problems and interpret acceptability of data results. Keen knowledge of data management programs.

This position is funded by a 3 year grant. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

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