Position: Clinical Research Coordinator at Boston Children’s Hospital Department of Neurology
Start Date: Immediate -June 2022, 2-year commitment requested, exceptional candidates may be considered for 1-year
Start Date: Immediate -June 2022, 2-year commitment requested, exceptional candidates may be considered for 1-year
Program Description: This clinical research program aims to describe and develop ways to reduce neurologic sequalae of complex medical conditions with a focus on congenital heart disease, extreme prematurity, and COVID-19, including multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The Fetal Heart and Brain Project is an NIH-funded clinical research study examining fetal brain development and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children born with heart defects, using MRI and neuropsychological evaluation measures. This study affords the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of neurologists, neuropsychologists, cardiologists and MRI physicists. The ELGAN-ECHO Study is a multi-site project that examines long-term neurodevelopment and medical outcomes of Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns (ELGANs). This project is the third phase of a longitudinal study of adolescents previously evaluated at birth, two years, ten years, and fifteen years. In addition to neurobehavioral measures, the coordinator will have exposure to broader pediatric clinical and epidemiologic research through participation in the ECHO consortium.
Job Description: This position is intended for a college graduate or masters level individual interested in pursuing a career in medicine, psychology, or related fields. In addition, experienced clinical research coordinators interested in a long-term role are encouraged to apply. The position offers the opportunity to gain experience in clinical research and work closely with clinicians, child and adolescent participants, pregnant women, and families. Teamwork with clinicians and researchers in a wide variety of medical specialties is central to this role. The successful applicant will have very strong interpersonal skills, be highly organized and detail oriented, and be an independent problem solver.
The clinical research coordinator will manage all day-to-day study operations including frequent contact with participants for recruitment, retention, and cohort maintenance (e.g., conducting frequent phone calls and mailings). The coordinator will work with the principal investigator and investigators and staff at other sites. Responsibilities include screening for eligible participants, recruiting/consenting participants, scheduling and attending study visits, administering patient questionnaires, maintaining study databases, and performing medical record and literature reviews. Opportunities for publication and preparation for interested coordinators.
Collaboration between studies: Applicants will have a primary project but be expected to become trained and well versed on multiple projects working collaboratively as a team. This position will require excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Other Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (ideally in neuroscience or a related field)
- Prior clinical research experience strongly preferred
- Fluency in Spanish will be helpful
- Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort talking to patients in challenging circumstances
- Excellent non-verbal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Highly organized and able to multi-task
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Able to work well in a group and individually
- Full time, 40 hours per week
- Work hours are generally 8:30 am – 5 pm but must have flexibility to accommodate patient schedules for evening and weekend study visits.
To apply: Interested applicants should email ELGANECHO@childrens.harvard.edu with a cover letter and a resume or CV.
