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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.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following job duties will be performed under general supervision:
· Consent patients to a standard tissue acquisition protocol, coordinate the collection of samples, and analyze specimens and data to ensure quality
· Review patient scans, pathology reports, treatment histories, and physician notes to assist in the identification of patients for study enrollment
· Process patient specimens (blood, saliva, biopsy tissue, etc.) for translational projects
· Maintain Excel and RedCap databases of patients seen in the MGH lymphoma clinic, collected samples, and other project-specific records
· Develop comprehensive knowledge of all assigned protocols and develop protocol-specific flow charts, intake sheets and other tools as needed to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisition
· Prepare and submit protocol amendments and continuing reviews to the designated Institutional Review Board (IRB) for all assigned protocols
· Attend research-focused team meetings with opportunities for internal and external presentations
· Mentorship from leading investigators in B- and T-cell lymphoma
· Opportunities for mentored research projects / collaborations in clinical and translational investigation
· Opportunity to co-author abstracts and manuscripts with the MGH lymphoma team
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
· Ability to work independently and with a team composed of healthcare and research staff
· Analytical skills and ability to resolve problems
· Working knowledge of various computer applications (proficiency in Excel and Epic a plus)
· Excellent oral and written communications skills
Qualifications - External
EDUCATION:
· Bachelor’s degree required.
EXPERIENCE:
· Experience working in a “wet” or clinical laboratory preferred.
· Experience in a patient-facing role preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):
· None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Duties will be performed in ambulatory office and laboratory settings.
Job Summary
Summary<br>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.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>No<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met. <br>-Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews. <br>
-Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol. <br>
-Prepares data for analysis and data entry. <br>
-Documents patient visits and procedures. <br>
-Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures. <br>
-Assists with interviewing study subjects. <br>
-Assists with study regulator submissions. <br>
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$20.16 - $29.01/Hourly
Grade
5
EEO Statement:
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