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Job Summary
General Summary/Overview Statement:The Clinical Research Coordinator II works independently under general supervision to provide support to both our Severe Immunotherapy Complications (SIC) and Termeer Center for Targeted Therapy. This position is a 50% split supporting both programs and our joint mission to develop novel treatments for patients with advanced cancers and transform how we prevent, detect, and manage the serious side effects. The position includes close collaboration with dedicated scientists and clinicians. This position requires clinical skills such as consenting patients to biospecimen collection protocols, as well as laboratory responsibilities of blood, tissue, fluid procurement, processing, and shipping. The CRC II will be trained on the institutional and federal regulations governing clinical research.
Qualifications
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The position represents an individual able to perform the following job duties independently under general supervision by the Clinical Research Manager:
Identify, approach, and consent patients for participation in researchOrganize biospecimen collection from patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings (not actual phlebotomy)Develop protocol specific flow charts, intake sheets, and other tools as needed to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisitionCollect and input data necessary for patient enrollment and registrationMaintain a central database (REDCap) of collected samples with appropriate clinical information (clinical demographics, clinical data)Interact with other clinical and laboratory researchers at MGH and other institutions to coordinate analysis of collected samplesRequires going to biopsy procedures to help harvest tissue for researchInvolves sample processing, shipping and bankingInvolves attending autopsies to collect samples for researchInterface in a professional manner with patients as well as a diverse team of physicians, clinical research assistants, nurses, and pathologistsAttend lab research and disease group team meetingsSkills/Abilities/Competencies Required
Careful attention to detailGood organizational skillsAbility to follow directionsGood communication skillsComputer literacyWorking knowledge of clinical research protocolsAbility to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects rights and individual needsEducation
BA/BS degree requiredExperience
Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience or completion of the CCPO New Staff Orientation Program including completion of competency assessment.Supervisory Responsibilities
NoneWorking Conditions
Duties will primarily be performed in an ambulatory/clinical office setting
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
55 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$23.80 - $34.81/Hourly
Grade
6
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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