Clinical Research Coordinator II

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Department of Psychiatry at MGH seeks a part-time Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to perform neuropsychological testing sessions with research participants. They will work on ongoing studies of adults from a longitudinal cohort, with and without psychiatric disorders. The projects focus on the roles of hormones and genes in the understanding of sex differences in brain circuitry implicated in psychiatric disorders, disorders of aging in the brain, and their comorbidity with general medical disorders.

The CRC will work within the Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory of Sex Differences in the Brain, part of the Innovation Center on Sex Differences in Medicine. One of our foci is to investigate early risk factors for sex differences in psychiatric disorders focusing on the roles of hormones, genes, and inflammatory factors in understanding sex effects in depression and its comorbidity with cardiometabolic outcomes. We conduct structural and functional brain imaging studies, combined with neuroendocrine evaluations, psychophysiology, and genetics. We work within a team approach. A key element of this position involves contact with human research participants (adults in midlife), so candidates should enjoy and feel comfortable interacting with various populations.

We have an extensive training program and continuous supervision. The CRC will be systematically trained in cognitive testing administration, scoring, quality control procedures, and coordination, entry, and storage of collected data

Applicants should include a cover letter and resume/CV.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.

• Collects & organizes patient data

• Maintains records and databases

• Assists with scheduling research subjects

• Obtains patient study data from databases

• Verifies accuracy of study forms

• Updates study forms per protocol

• Documents subject visits and procedures

• Assists with QA/QC procedures

• Interviews/tests study subjects

• Administers and scores questionnaires

• Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects

• Performs study procedures

• Performs administrative support duties as required

A Clinical Research Coordinator II performs the duties of a Clinical Research Coordinator I (above) and may also:

• Maintain research data

• Perform QA/QC data checks

• Organize and interpret data

• Act as a study resource for subjects

• Evaluate study questionnaires

• Contribute to protocol recommendations

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Careful attention to details

• Good organizational skills

• Ability to follow directions

• Good communication skills

• Computer literacy

• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols

• Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs

The Clinical Research Coordinator II should also possess:

• Ability to work independently and as a team player

• Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems

• Ability to interpret acceptability of data results

• Working knowledge of data management program

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required; must have background/knowledge of neuroscience/neurobiology , psychology, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above.

• Those with a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related work experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator II position.

Preferred: Experience in neuropsychological testing, work within an academic/research setting with human research subjects or with adult population in a service field.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):

• (None)