Research Enrollment Coordinator I

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Job Summary

The Mass General Brigham (MGB) Biobank is a prominent research program aimed at understanding how genes, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence people's health. Biobank Coordinators play a vital role in helping patients make informed decisions about participating in this research program. They assist in educating and recruiting patients from both outpatient and inpatient settings at Mass General Brigham (MGH). Biobank Coordinators are responsible for a variety of tasks, including educating patients with diverse levels of health literacy, obtaining consent, and thoroughly explaining consent forms and procedures to individuals from various cultural and educational backgrounds. Additionally, they are tasked with entering and maintaining patient and survey data. Coordinators collaborate closely with physicians and clinic staff to ensure that recruitment activities are seamlessly integrated into clinic workflows. As the role evolves, duties may shift based on project demands, funding cycles, and the skill sets of other team members involved.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical research environment, focusing on personalized medicine. It is well-suited for individuals pursuing careers in medicine, clinical research, and public health, and those specifically interested in genetic counseling, implementation medicine, and patient engagement.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Bachelor's Degree Health Administration preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience
Working in a healthcare or clinical research setting 1-2 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of research methodologies, clinical trial processes, and regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and Institutional Review Board (IRB) procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with healthcare providers, researchers, and study participants.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage participant enrollment and data collection.
- Ability to explain complex research protocols and procedures to potential participants in a clear and understandable manner.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

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  Remote Type

  Onsite

  
   

  Work Location

  185 Cambridge Street

  
   

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  40

  
   

  Employee Type

  Regular

  
   

  Work Shift

  Day (United States of America)

  
  
   

  Pay Range

  $21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

   

   

  Grade

  5

  
   

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  0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

  
   

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