Clinical Research Coordinator---Cancer Center Protocol Office

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: 

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC I) works under general supervision and reports to the physician leadership for day-to-day responsibilities and to the MGH Cancer Center Protocol Office (CCPO) Clinical Research Manager for administrative aspects.  The CRC I will assist in the management of multiple tissue banking protocols.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The following job duties will be performed under general supervision:

·         Have comprehensive knowledge of all assigned protocols

·         Develop protocol specific flow charts, intake sheets and other tools as needed to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisition

·         Assist in the identification and organization of collected samples

·         Attend research focused team meetings

·         Maintain accurate patient research files and records of sample procurement

·         Build and maintain RedCap database of all patients

·         Prepare and submit protocol amendments and continuing reviews to the designated Institutional Review Board (IRB) for all assigned protocols

·         Obtain consent from patients to collect and analyze data to ensure quality

·         Work with collaborators to collect and analyze data to ensure quality

·         Other projects as identified by physician leadership

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

·         Ability to work independently and as a team member

·         Analytical skills and ability to resolve problems

·         Working knowledge of medical terminology

·         Working knowledge of various computer applications

·         Excellent oral and written communications skills

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.  

EXPERIENCE: 

• None 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties will be performed in an ambulatory office setting