Clinical Research Coordinator Senior

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
75 Francis Street (Show on map)
Jan 13, 2025
Summary Working independently and following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Additionally, provide input into determining study subject suitability, input into recruitment strategy, methodology design, statistical analyses, protocol design, and manuscript writing. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Independently determines the suitability of study subjects. -Develops and implements recruitment strategies. -Participates in the design of research methodology. -Plans, performs, and designs statistical analyses. -Recommends protocol changes, writes protocols, and contributes to manuscripts. -Independently performs specialized projects. Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Graduate Diploma Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience Related post-bachelor's degree research experience 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to work more independently and as a team member. - High degree of computer literacy and analytical skills. - Ability to identify both technical and non-technical problems and develop solutions. - Ability to interpret acceptability of data results. - Highly proficient data management skills and working knowledge of data management systems. - Able to display initiative to introduce innovations to research study. - Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. SUMMARY: The Cognitive Outcomes of Geriatric Surgery (COGS) Research Group is seeking a responsible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic candidate for the position of Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I. Our mission is to understand why surgery and general anesthesia cause both acute and long-lasting cognitive impairment in older adults. As such, we are interested in the impact of common geriatric conditions such as mild cognitive impairment and frailty in the development of postoperative delirium; the role of surgery-induced inflammation on cognitive outcomes; and whether surgery/anesthesia exacerbate occult pre-existing cerebral neurodegeneration. The PIs are NIH-funded clinical anesthesiologists and the multidisciplinary team includes surgeons, neurologists, a neuropsychologist, scientists expert in biomarker analysis and discovery, and statistician / bioinformatician. Working under the general supervision of the PIs, the CRC is responsible for managing and executing our clinical research studies according to established policies and procedures. This includes recruiting and evaluating patients; collecting and organizing patient data; performing pre- and postoperative clinical screening such as memory and delirium testing; drawing blood samples; processing blood samples for biomarker assays; running selected assays; maintaining and updating data generated by the study; scheduling patients for follow-up study visits and calls; preparing and amending IRB applications; and adhering to regulatory requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols. Recruit and evaluate potential study patients virtually and in the surgical clinic and/or preoperative testing center Schedule / coordinate initial preoperative and 1 month and 1-year postoperative study visits Conduct baseline assessments for cognition, mood, and function Draw and process research blood samples Schedule and accompany patients for study-related brain MRIs Engage with and assess patients in multiple settings: hospital admitting office, preoperative clinic, the operating room pre- and postoperative units, patient rooms, ICU, MRI suites, etc. Conduct postoperative delirium screening; collect and process blood samples (occasional weekend availability required; weekdays shortened to compensate). Conduct follow-up in-person and phone interviews Collect data from the Electronic Medical Record Meticulously prepare and maintain study records and prepare reports Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, amendments, and active protocols. Assist with development of informed consent documents, study materials, and other documents, as applicable Assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Contribute to the research team (e.g. serve as a liaison between patient and physician / PI; assist laboratory RAs with blood processing /analysis) The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.