Clinical Research Coordinator I/II

About the role

The Center for Suicide Research and Prevention at MGB/Harvard is seeking applications for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to coordinate and administer an NIMH-funded project (led by PI Dr. Matthew Nock) aimed at building and leveraging new interventions to identify suicidal risk and prevent suicidal behaviors. The target population is adults presenting to the emergency department for suicide risk or other mental health related concerns. This position is particularly well-suited for anyone interested in pursuing graduate study in the fields of psychology, public health, or medicine.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met.
• Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews.
• Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.
• Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
• Documents patient visits and procedures.
• Maintains and updates data generated by the study.
• Maintains research data, patient fields, regulatory binders and study databases.
• Performs data analysis and QA/QC data checks.
• Organizes and interprets data.
• Develops and implements recruitment strategies.
• Maintains and evaluates lab and procedure data.
• Evaluates study questionnaires.
• Contributes to protocol recommendations.
• Aids in the preparation of annual review reports.

Requirements

• Experience working with clinically severe psychiatric and/or medically acute patients and strong interpersonal skills are strongly preferred.
• Writing, computer skills (e.g., proficiency with statistical software), experience working in the emergency department, and supervisory experience are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• Experience: New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator I position. Those with a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related work experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator II position.

Skills & Abilities

• Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
• Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.
• Ability to navigate, make decisions, and respond to a fast-changing environment.

Supervisory Responsibility

• A Clinical Research Coordinator I does not have any supervisory responsibility.
• A Clinical Research Coordinator II may assist with the training and orientation of new staff members.

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 55 Fruit Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $21.00 - $29.01/Hourly
• Grade: 5