Mass General Brigham·Boston, Massachusetts
The coordinator assists with clinical research studies by recruiting and consenting patients, collecting data, and performing clinical tests. They are also responsible for scheduling protocol-mandated tests and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; and maintaining and updating data generated by the study.
Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a six-month grace period from their hire date (up to one year if starting on a per diem basis) to provide degree equivalency verification.
Essential Functions
Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met.
Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews.
Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.
Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
Documents patient visits and procedures.
Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures.
Assists with interviewing study subjects.
Assists with study regulator submissions.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
The Cancer Center Protocol Office is seeking motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as a Clinical Research Coordinator. The Cancer Center Protocol Office is a centralized clinical research office that supports clinical researchers in all disciplines within the Cancer Center. Our office promotes and facilitates clinical research by providing comprehensive services to physicians conducting clinical trials while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) works under general supervision to support the team in enrolling eligible patients on oncology clinical trials. The CRC I will be responsible for scheduling all protocol-mandated tests required to comply with institutional and federal regulations governing clinical research. This position involves direct patient contact.
Work Location: 101 Merrimac Street
$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly
Grade: 5
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A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, though relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Preferred candidates have 0-1 year of relevant research project experience and strong organizational skills.
Market context
Clinical Research Coordinator roles in Massachusetts often draw candidates with both patient-facing clinical experience and research coordination skills, especially in academic medical centers, hospitals, and study sites. Competition can be stronger for applicants who can show familiarity with basic clinical procedures, strong computer skills, and the required credential or degree mix. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, then tailor your resume to highlight research, documentation, and patient interaction experience.