Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Boston, Massachusetts

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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Rosand and Anderson Laboratories in the Center for Genomic Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic candidate to join their research group. We work in a rich multi-disciplinary environment involving clinicians, computational biologists, statisticians and geneticists both at MGH, the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT as well as internationally through the International Stroke Genetics Consortium (ISGC).

Under the direction of the Senior Research Laboratory Manager, the Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator will work independently on ongoing research studies. This includes project management of lab projects involving collaboration within and outside the lab and institution, organizing the receipt of DNA samples from collaborators within and outside the United States, collection of all phenotypic data associated with received samples, collection of and accurate recording of procedures and results, maintenance of the lab databases, maintaining lab stocks, participation in joint upkeep of the lab and participation and presenting at lab meeting. This position requires a person who has Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in molecular/cell biology or a related field, with great attention to detail, is capable of working independently after training, possesses good verbal and written communication skills, works well as part of a team and is comfortable corresponding with collaborators from all over the world.

For more information regarding the Center for Genomic Medicine, visit: https://cgm.massgeneral.org/

For more information regarding the Broad Institute please visit: http://www.broadinstitute.org

For more information regarding the ISGC please visit: http://www.strokegenetics.org/

For more information regarding the lab: http://www.strokegenomics.org

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.

  • Responsible for quality control of data collected
  • Reviews work of trainees and interns
  • Plans, performs and designs statistical analyses
  • Designs research protocols in conjunction with PI and Senior Lab Manager
  • Independently judges suitability of research subjects
  • May train, orient, educate of staff, interns, and volunteers
  • Serve as the Convener for the International Stroke Genetics Consortium (ISGC): Including but not limited to planning of ISGC bi-annual meetings, organizing, attending and taking minutes for monthly conference calls, curating new membership requests, drafting and distributing semi-annual ISGC newsletters, and management of the ISGC mailing list and website.
  • Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy, sample receipt, storage and tracking.
  • Assists with study regulatory submissions
  • Writes consent forms
  • Project management of assigned studies
  • Day-to-day processing and handling of lab biospecimens (blood, saliva, CSF, plasma, DNA etc).
  • Sample tracking, inventory maintenance and retrieval of lab biospecimens.
  • Serve as rotating emergency contact for minus 80 freezers.
  • Curating the lab database and performing queries, when requested.
  • Prepares data and assists with analysis associated with lab projects.
  • Preparing CSF, Plasma, DNA and blood for shipment.
  • Organize and summarize data using scientific and statistical techniques.
  • Review and Analyzing CT Scans following established protocol for project related variables and measures.
  • Assists with curation of Lab standard operating procedures (SOP's)
  • Calendar and meeting management for Investigators related to ongoing laboratory projects.
  • Assisting in preparation of manuscripts.
  • Assisting in preparation of grants e.g. preparing figures, drafting letters from the committee, and writing project and method descriptions.
  • Participating in upkeep of lab, performs basic maintenance on laboratory equipment and reports equipment requiring repair to Senior Research Lab Manager
  • Participating in and presenting data at weekly lab meetings and journal clubs.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
  • Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player
  • Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems
  • Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
  • Working knowledge of data management program
  • Works very independently with little guidance from supervisor
  • Knowledge of current and developing clinical research trends
  • Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise others
  • Ability to work independently and display initiative to introduce innovations to research study
  • Ability to identify problems and develop solutions


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