Job Description
Job Type: Full Time
Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences
Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding
This is an exciting opportunity for an entry-level research coordinator to work under the direction of Dr. Altaf Saadi in the Neurodisparities and Health Justice Lab. The vision of the lab is to advance health equity and justice both within neurology and health care more broadly by targeting evolving social and structural determinants of health, with a focus on immigrants, forcibly displaced persons, incarcerated persons, and other persons from marginalized backgrounds. This work is facilitated by engaging with community partners and practitioners across disciplines and sectors.
A Clinical Research Coordinator would contribute to several studies relating to the health-related needs of refugees and asylum-seekers, with a focus on those with cognitive impairment, traumatic brain injury, and comorbid psychiatric issues; and/or health-related needs of people in immigration detention or other carceral settings. Candidates will gain valuable experience and knowledge working in all phases of the research process, ranging from study design to analysis and interpretation of results.
The research coordinator will assist with activities supporting research projects involving both qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies, alongside performing administrative duties as needed. Responsibilities will include: conducting literature searches, drafting and managing IRB-related documents, recruiting, screening, and scheduling study participants, assisting with the conduct of qualitative interviews, focus groups and/or survey administration, participating in data management and data analysis tasks, helping with grant and/or peer-reviewed journal submissions, developing materials for conference presentations, and other tasks as needed. Candidates will be able to co-author manuscripts and present study results at conferences, when appropriate.
Candidates must submit 1) a cover letter that describes how their personal, and/or professional experiences and interests fit within the vision/mission of the lab, 2) a 510-page writing sample (published or unpublished), and 3) a resume/CV. Must be available to work in-person.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
The Clinical Research Coordinator will play a pivotal role in clinical research activities by assisting with the following:
Recruiting and screening participants for research studies
Participant enrollment, coordinating reminders for surveys or interviews as needed
Administering surveys and/or conducting interviews or focus groups
Maintaining records and databases
Assisting in data entry, medical chart abstraction, data analysis, and grant and manuscript preparation
Coordinating IRB applications, assist with preparing amendments and continuing review documentation as needed
Designing figures, tables, presentations
Maintaining research-related files and record keeping procedures
Performing literature searches using PubMed and other search engines
Working cooperatively with study collaborators and lab members to ensure that good research practices are being followed and project tasks are executed
Other duties pertaining to ongoing research and project work as assigned
The Clinical Research Coordinator will also assist with administrative support (e.g., scheduling meetings, note-taking in meetings, submitting receipts, etc).
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills
Careful attention to detail
Ability to work with diverse patient groups
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including learning new research and administrative skills
Ability to prioritize numerous tasks & projects, asking for direction when appropriate
Flexibility to handle multiple tasks
Must be extensively familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and standard internet applications
Familiarity with other software packages, or ability to learn new ones, such as qualitative coding software (e.g., DeDoose) or statistical software package (e.g. R, SAS, or Stata)
Familiarity with data management and survey tools, or ability to learn new ones, such as Redcap or Qualtrics
Background/experience in social justice preferred
Spanish language skills is a plus
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
Familiarity with IRB process preferred
Familiarity and background working in a research setting preferred
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Primary Location
Work Locations
MGH Main Campus
Job
Clinical
Organization
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule
Full-time
Standard Hours
40
Shift
Day Job
Employee Status
Regular
Recruiting Department MGH Neurology Research
#J-18808-Ljbffr DALLAS VA RESEARCH CORPORATION
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work,
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