Sports Concussion Clinical Research Coordinator

About the role

The HealthSpan Lab at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, directed by Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support studies and clinical programs focused on brain and body health across the lifespan. The lab investigates how repeated head impacts and traumatic brain injuries affect long‑term neurological and physical health, with particular attention to conditions such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and to factors that influence recovery and HealthSpan. In addition to supporting research within the HealthSpan Lab and the Rehabilitation Outcomes Center (ROCS), the CRC will play a key role in the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Brain and Body Program, a multidisciplinary clinical initiative providing comprehensive evaluations for retired professional athletes. The coordinator will assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, data management, and integration of clinical and research workflows across these programs.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met.
• Recruits patients for clinical trials and conducts 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.
• Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures.
• Assists with interviewing study subjects.
• Assists with study regulator submissions.
• Performs clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.
• Maintains and updates data generated by the study.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field required. Experience: Some relevant research project work 0‑1 year preferred. The role can accept experience in lieu of a degree. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a six‑month grace period from their hire date (up to one year if starting on a per diem basis) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Skills

• 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

Benefits

Mass General Brigham offers comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

Pay

Pay range: $21.00 – $29.01 per hour (Hourly Grade 5). Base pay will be determined based on skills, relevant experience, education, certifications and other essential factors.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Work shift: Day. Employee type: Regular. Work location: 300 First Avenue (Hybrid remote type). The lab has the flexibility to hire at the CRC I or II level, depending on a candidate's experience and skillset.