Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW

Dr. Hamed Khalili of the Massachusetts General Hospital Gastrointestinal Unit is in search of a clinical research coordinator to help with research involving patients who undergo routine endoscopy and colonoscopy. We seek to learn more about a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, primarily including microscopic colitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Khalili's research group includes a clinical gastroenterology fellow and two clinical research coordinators who will be available for assistance, education and guidance.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Identifying and recruiting patients to participate in research
Attending patient appointments and procedures to collect research samples and data
Processing, storage, and management of biospecimens from study participants
Maintenance of regulatory documentation for all study participants
Medical chart review and data abstraction
Study and protocol coordination, revision, and development
Shared housekeeping tasks such as ordering supplies and scheduling meetings

POSITION PERKS:

Direct patient interactions
Mentorship and education from physician-investigators
Collaborative team environment
Opportunity to work on multiple research studies, learn about a career in medicine and medical research, and contribute to medical knowledge in the field of gastroenterology
Potential to contribute to and co-author medical articles/publications
Resume-building with the potential of letters of reference from Harvard Medical School faculty

Applicants should possess:

Excellent communication skills, including ability to interact with patients and study subjects
Ability to work well independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
A strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, resourcefulness and desire to take initiative
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple dynamic projects and commitments
A strong interest in a career in healthcare or biomedical research
Facility with Microsoft Word and Excel
Familiarity with performing scientific literature searches
Basic laboratory skills
At minimum a bachelor's degree
Willingness to commit to at least two years in the position is preferred.

**Please include a cover letter and resume/CV in your application. **

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree required

EXPERIENCE:

New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above.
Those with a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related work experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator II position.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged