Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

The mission of the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (MADRC) at the Massachusetts General Hospital is to understand and ultimately contribute to the cure of Alzheimer’s disease and Related Disorders (ADRD). MADRC supports research in tracking the cognitive course of several hundred participants with an emphasis on diversity. The Center supports both clinical and basic science research and is also a training environment for scientists and clinician-investigators to build a future. Under the general supervision of MADRC leadership, the Clinical Research Lead is responsible for conducting study visits and managing specific aspects of protocols and policies for the Center’s Longitudinal Cohort (aka The Memory Study).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs protocol-mandated initial and follow-up medical histories, physical and neurological examinations, and cognitive and behavioral mental status examinations and reviews laboratory, radiological and other relevant clinical reports to complete visit data collection.
• Oversees Clinical Research Coordinator procedures (vital signs, phlebotomy, capillary blood finger sticks).
• Participates in daily operational activities necessary for a safe participant/staff environment.
• Knows and adheres to safety precaution techniques for Universal Precautions per Regulatory Standards and to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• Is responsible for data collection and documentation.
• Collaborates with physicians, the program coordinator, and clinical research coordinators in the selection of appropriate research study participants.
• Performs informed consent as applicable per IRB approved research protocols. Assesses participant’s continued eligibility for participation on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborates with the principal investigator (s) and study team on an ongoing basis regarding progress of the study and the continuation or termination of study subjects.
• Acts as liaison between participant and other members of the team regarding the research protocol.
• May require travel to participants’ homes or community events for study visits.
• Works closely with Clinical Research Coordinators and assists with daily research activities as needed.
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality control activities. Performs appropriate Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance procedures.
• Attends protocol investigator meetings as necessary.
• Contributes to the development and publication of research findings.
• Assists with IRB submissions for protocols.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Experience evaluating clinical research participants or patients in clinical settings required
• Clinical or research experience in neurology, psychiatry, or geriatrics preferred
• Preference given to those with prior research experience
• At least basic knowledge of medical terminology required
• Phlebotomy skills preferred. If no experience willingness to acquire skill a must
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Excellent customer service capabilities required.
• Ability to work with staff of diverse educational and racial/ethnic backgrounds required.
• Understands and adheres to Good Clinical Practice standards and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 5 years of directly related experience.

Preferred: Experience in geriatrics or neurology.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Indirect oversight of Clinical Research Coordinators.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Charlestown Navy Yard, MGH Main Campus, occasional community events or home visits.

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