Clinical Research Coordinator
New England College of Optometry · Boston, MA · 1 wk ago
Information Technology$60k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and implement recruitment methods, including organizing local school screenings and community outreach.
- Perform pre-screening interviews with potential participants’ families to determine eligibility.
- Efficiently manage study visit appointments, carefully coordinating with investigators’ schedules.
- Ensure strict adherence to the project's protocol, as well as compliance with best clinical practice and research standards.
- Capture and maintain accurate electronic data in an online database (REDCap); promptly respond to data check queries.
- Manage inventory and study supplies.
- Oversee the Children’s Vision Lab, including equipment calibration and maintenance.
- Other small project-related tasks or administrative support.
Requirements
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a healthcare, science or related field.
- Basic understanding of clinical research processes.
- Basic computer data entry skills, including Excell. Experience with REDCap is a plus.
- Previous experience in clinical research is recommended but not required.
- Previous experience in patient care or recruitment of research participants are a plus.
- Previous experience in optometry testing is a plus.
- HIPAA and Human Subjects Research training (CITI) must be completed upon hiring (will be provided if needed)
Qualifications
Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or English/Mandarin) is strongly preferred but not required.
Benefits
- 3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized at 75% or greater)
- Mental Health and Wellness benefits
- BCBS Dental
- Discounted vision services
- 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days
- Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
- Voluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident
- Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance
- 9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement
Pay
The annualized equivalent for this position is $60,000.
Schedule
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a somewhat flexible schedule requiring regular in-person work, some early evenings and occasional Saturdays.