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POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated recent college graduate to join us in the Division of Gastroenterology at the UMass Chan Medical School as a clinical research coordinator (CRC).  As a CRC, you will work with the clinical research team within the Division of Gastroenterology to support research in inflammatory bowel disease and other gastrointestinal diseases.  You will learn work with patients to collect and manage the collection of samples and data for research protocols and learn to help manage the oversight and documentation of clinical protocols.  We anticipate you will soon become responsible for independently performing tasks and procedures involving human subject research, and with experience your responsibilities and role in the team will continue grow, allowing you to manage any of the functions described below.  A two-year commitment will be required at a minimum, and the position is a great opportunity for recent college graduates planning to apply for medical school or other graduate programs. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Obtain consent of research participants in accordance with the IRB approved protocols and all applicable regulations including HIPAA
  • Identify, schedule and/or conduct participant study visits, interviews, tests, and sample collection
  • Coordinate participant remuneration/compensation per protocol
  • Maintain all regulatory documentation, including local or central IRB and study data. Provide data/support to study Investigators, sponsors and/or external monitors/auditors
  • Identify issues with protocol compliance. Keep principal investigator and manager aware of any issues regarding compliance
  • Document and collect data and/or samples for research related procedures performed during participant study visits.
  • Ensure clinicians and/or PI accurately document their study activities according to protocol
  • Track and maintain study enrollment and completion of milestones
  • Assist with financial /operational aspects of grant and contracts. May be responsible for clinical research billing review within the required timeframe.
  • Track and maintain study related information in the data management system within the required timeframe
  • Responsible for monitoring the inventory of research related supplies
  • Participate in grant preparation, manuscript writing, data presentations and Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes
  • Provide detailed written summaries from literature searches and related sources to serve as a resource for the study team and clinicians/PIs
  • Present study status reports related to assigned research projects
  • Participate in the design, development, and documentation of study related data and collection tools, (e.g. questionnaires, treatment data and/or therapeutic checklists)
  • Maintain strict adherence to all study protocols, including all regulatory requirements adhering to appropriate federal, local and institutional guidelines.
  • Comply with all safety and infection control standards appropriate to this position
  • Adhere with established policies, health and safety regulations and requirements, procedures, and department objectives
  • Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and all human subject protection practices
  • Must practice discretion and adhere to school and hospital confidentiality at all times
  • Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health related field, or equivalent experience
  • At least 0-1 year of related experience
  • Ability to travel off site locations