Tufts Medicine·Lowell, Massachusetts
The Clinical Research Coordinator supports clinical trials by recruiting and screening participants, obtaining informed consent, and coordinating protocol-required visits and procedures. They ensure accurate data collection, maintain regulatory documentation, and monitor participant safety in compliance with institutional and federal guidelines.
1. Bachelor’s degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Four (4) years of related experience. 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required based on specific role requirements. 3. Two (2) years in research related activities.
1. Five (5) years in research related activities. 2. Previous experience in clinical trials. 3. IATA Hazardous Good Shipping certification. 4. CITI Human Research Protection certification.
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Responsible for assisting in the recruitment of study participants. 2. Organizes strategies for recruiting study participants, and screening study participants for eligibility on the telephone, in the clinic and other settings as required. 3. Completes follow up with study participants in prescribed settings as required. 4. Completes record abstraction of source documents, conducting required study measurements and completing study Case Report Forms in accordance with best practice methods. 5. Complies with all institutional policies and government regulations pertaining to human subjects’ protections. 6. Responsible for assisting with Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements for each study including meeting institutional educational requirements, submitting documents for review, adverse event reporting and annual reviews. 7. Performs basic laboratory activities as needed. 8. Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations and keeps study information in a safe and secure location. Adheres to FDA Good Clinical Practice Guidelines. 9. Identifies and resolves problems with protocol compliance by notifying investigator and as necessary with the protocol sponsor. 10. Arranges necessary tests and procedures in accordance with protocol requirements and reports results to the investigator. 11. Performs necessary tests as needed and as appropriate to level of training such as EKGs, Walk tests, etc. 12. Organizes and participates in site visits with the study sponsor to review completeness and accuracy of study documentation. 13. Maintains inventory of all study supplies. 14. Assesses potential patients and eligibility for inclusion in a particular protocol based on protocol requirements. 15. Reviews all eligibility and ineligibility criteria in the patient’s record. 16. Verifies information with the physician. Interviews patients to obtain information for eligibility assessment, explain the study, and obtains signature for the informed consent form. 17. Conducts a QC check of completed CRFs prior to submission for data entry. 18. Coordinates resolution of all data queries. 19. Completes data entry as warranted. 20. Maintains regulatory binders, case report forms, source documents, and other study documents. 21. Monitors the occurrence of clinical adverse events, reporting any to the (PI), the study sponsor and Institutional Review Board. Physical Requirements: 1. Typical clinical and administrative office setting. Skills & Abilities: 1. High degree of organizational talents, data collection and analysis skills. 2. Requires meticulous attention to detail. 3. Excellent computer skills including word processing. 4. Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately. 5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 6. Systematic record-keeping. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range: $47,924.24 - $59,894.75
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree or a High School Diploma with four years of related experience, including at least two years in research-related activities. Proficiency in organizational tasks, data management, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines is required.
Market context
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