Clinical Research Coordinator - Meditation Research Program at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
A position is available within the Meditation Research Program (Principal Investigator [PI]: Matthew D. Sacchet, Ph.D.; website: http://meditation.mgh.harvard.edu/) at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Our research is in affiliation with the Department of Psychiatry and the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging and is focused on developing a scientific understanding of advanced meditation (skills, states, stages, and transformations related to mastery and continued practice of meditation). Ongoing appointment is contingent upon performance and continued availability of funding. This position offers an excellent opportunity for junior scientists looking for research experience before applying to graduate school in the mind sciences (including neuroscience and clinical psychology Ph.D. programs) or medical school, or related positions in industry.



Qualifications


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects & organizes patient data


• Maintains records and databases


• Uses software programs for data analysis, graph generation, and reports


• Assists with recruiting patients for research


• Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.


• Conducts library searches


• Verifies the accuracy of study forms


• Updates study forms per protocol


• Documents patient visits and procedures


• Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures


• Assists with interviewing study subjects


• Administers and scores questionnaires


• Explains the study and obtains informed consent from subjects


• Performs study procedures.


• Assists with study regulatory submissions


• Writes consent forms


• Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria


• Administrative support duties

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• High attention to detail


• Excellent organizational skills


• Excellent ability to follow directions


• Excellent communication skills


• Working knowledge of research


• Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for other team members and research subjects


• Potentially desirable but not required: experience with data science, computer programming, and/or computational modeling

EDUCATION:


Bachelor's degree required.


EXPERIENCE:


New graduates may be considered for the position outlined above. Value will be placed on proven experience with research and commitment to science.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


149 Thirteenth Street Building 149



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action 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.



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