Clinical Research Coordinator---Cancer Center Protocol Office

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

A position is open for a full-time clinical research coordinator (CRC) at the MGH Cancer Center in the Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers. The CRC I works under general supervision and reports to the Director of the GI Cancer Center Program for day-to-day responsibilities and to the MGH Cancer Center Protocol Office (CCPO) Project Manager for administrative aspects. The CRC I will assist the GI team in the operations of the MGH CC GI Program and associated research projects. The candidate will help coordinate clinical research projects under the supervision of the physician project heads. These duties include interacting with patients to obtain consent for study participation and to schedule collection of specimens, organize blood and specimen collection, and tracking and maintaining specimen data.

The primary research project focuses on analysis of tumor biopsies and circulating tumor DNA in the peripheral blood of patients with gastrointestinal cancer to detect the presence of genetic changes relevant to diagnosis and therapy.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CRC I reports directly to the Project Manager for overall job performance. For day-to-day responsibilities, he/she works directly with the Director of the GI Cancer Center Program.

The following job duties will be performed independently:

• Interact with patients to obtain informed consent for study participation and follow up. May serve as a liaison between patient and physician.

• Schedule and coordinate blood and tumor biopsy specimen collection.

• Accurately track and process collected study specimens.

• Maintain a detailed database of patient specimen information.

• Abstract data from patient medical record for study database.

• Assists with regulatory binders, submission, and IRB procedures.

• Organize and interpret data for specific projects related to the study.

• Meet with project heads regularly to provide updates on study progress and to review overall study findings.

• Have comprehensive knowledge of all assigned protocols.

• Maintain study supplies and utilizes study specific supplies as required.

• Other projects defined by the strategic planning of the GI team.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and multitask.

• Analytical skills and ability to resolve problems.

• Must be reliable, pay attention to details, and be meticulous in record keeping.

• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

• Working knowledge of various computer applications.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a research setting is considered beneficial, but not required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties will be performed in an ambulatory office setting and in clinic