Clinical Research Coordinator Ii---Cancer Center Protocol Office

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The MGH Cancer Center Protocol Office (CCPO) Biospecimen Collection (BSC) Group is looking for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support various research efforts led by the Center for Innovation in Early Cancer Detection (CIECD) to increase the development of new cancer-detecting technologies. Our group works with dedicated scientists and clinicians from MGH and the biomedical community to pair cancer detection technologies with clinical resources - with the goal of improving early cancer detection and treatment. The Clinical Research Coordinator works closely with the clinical research study teams to coordinate specimens for clinical research subjects. This position reports to the Senior Clinical Research Manager to conduct and facilitate translational research studies involving patient-derived specimens. This role requires working in the surgeon's office (not in the operating room). The primary role of this position is to work closely with various surgeons and be able to present research studies to potential eligible patients. Additional major responsibilities include, but are not limited to, identifying and consenting patients to research studies, completing subject registrations, coordinating and scheduling appointments, assisting with sample management, and working closely with multiple clinical teams and laboratory staff members to ensure readiness for specimen collection and processing.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position represents a trained individual able to perform the following job duties independently under general supervision by the Senior Clinical Research Manager:

• Have comprehensive knowledge of all assigned protocols

• Utilize protocol specific flow charts, intake sheets and other tools as needed to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisition as provided by various study teams

• Assist clinical team in screening potential patients for study participation

• Schedule all protocol required evaluations (blood draw, CT scan)

• Maintain and oversee a library of biospecimens obtained from patients in the clinic

• Organizing blood sample collection from patients in the clinic

• Verify eligibility and consent patients to research studies

• Maintain point of contact communication with enrolled patients and assist with front line questions regarding study participation

• Collect and interpret data necessary for patient enrollment and registration

• Build and/or maintain a database (REDCap) of collected samples as needed

• Extract patient demographics and clinical data via EPIC medical chart review

• Interact with other clinical and laboratory researchers at MGH and other institutions to coordinate analysis of collected samples

• May involve sample processing and banking

• Interface in a professional manner with a diverse team of physicians, clinical research assistants, research nurses, pathologists, and patients

• Attend lab research and disease group team meetings

• Involve with other studies and activities as needed

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Careful attention to detail

• Ability to follow directions

• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions

• Familiarity with research methods, study design, and evaluation

• Ability to establish rapport with investigators and sponsors with the ability to resolve operational matters

• Should have computer research skills in programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience in research and/or healthcare preferred or completion of the CCPO New Staff Orientation Program including completion of competency assessment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Primarily office environment. Frequent interaction in the clinical environment and occasional direct contact with patients. Two-year commitment preferred.