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At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

 

Summary
We are inviting third-year medical students (MS3) to apply for a Clinical Research Coordinator II position in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a Harvard teaching hospital. The incumbent will be the 12th to go through this program, one of the longest-running in the country.

This is an extremely competitive position that is awarded to one (1) rising fourth-year medical student who has demonstrated a keen interest in orthopaedics and is a competitive candidate for orthopaedic residency.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to supercharge their application for the orthopaedic residency match. This position is unique in that the medical student interacts with a nationally-recognized orthopaedic surgeon on a daily basis. Furthermore, this position is unique in that it is a clinical research position, meaning that it provides the opportunity to be mentored in a clinical setting, to learn and hone clinical examination skills, to attend lectures and conferences with orthopaedic residents and faculty, and to work in the OR.

The position has a huge project pipeline and will result in several published manuscripts, book chapters, technique videos, and conference posters/podium presentations at national and international conferences. The formal programming includes: orthopaedic resident surgery anatomy course, grand rounds, sports teaching conferences, seminars, professional meetings, and development training courses.
The incumbent works directly with Dr. Scott Martin on all matters and will lead the entire Research Group. The incumbent will have three primary responsibilities: writing publications, conducting prospective clinical trials in clinic, and reviewing and overseeing clinical research coordinator I (CRC) projects and manuscripts.

Responsibilities and daily activities include:
-Writing and submitting publications, including managing revisions and edits requested by Reviewers
-Clinic: 2-3 times per week. This involves enrolling patients into prospective trials and following-up on active enrollees
-Surgery: observe and learn in Sports Medicine cases
-Manage and Mentor: a research team including other medical students and post-baccalaureate CRCs
-Developing research hypotheses and performing literature reviews
-Composing research protocols, drafting, and submitting IRB proposals
-Other IRB communications
-Collecting, organizing, and analyzing clinical research data

Required/Preferred Skills:
-Organization, ability to multitask, persistence and motivation to implement the various components of a clinical study.
-Experience in clinical research (preferred, but not necessary)
-Having access to a car (a must; the team travels between 3 locations)
-Excellent written and verbal communication (peer-reviewed scientific or otherwise submitted/published manuscripts)
-Proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
-Familiarity with statistical software is preferred, but not necessary
-Familiarity with REDCap software is a plus
-Detail oriented and organized
-Must be able to multitask
-Ability to work in a team environment and balance many competing priorities and projects
-Ability to gather and interpret complex data

 

Job Summary

Summary
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.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Additionally, it provides input into determining study subject suitability and input into recruitment strategy. Performs data analysis, interpretation, QA/QC, and assists in completing reports and presentations.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Assists with determining the suitability of study subjects and acts as a resource for patients and families.
-Has input into recruitment strategies and may contribute to protocol recommendations.
-Administers scores and evaluates study questionnaires.
-Maintains research data, patient files, regulatory binders, and study databases.
-Performs data analysis and QA/QC checks and organizes and interprets data.
-Assists with preparation for annual review and assists PI in completing study reports and presentations.
-May assist with training and orientation of new staff members.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Experience
Related post-bachelor's degree research experience: 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Ability to work more independently and as a team member.
-Computer literacy, analytical skills, and ability to resolve technical problems.
-Ability to interpret the acceptability of data results.
-Working knowledge of data management programs.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

Work Location

175 Cambridge Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

 

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