Clinical Research Coordinator

The Lemieux laboratory in the MGH Division of Infectious Diseases and the MGH Sexual Health Clinic are developing new diagnostic assays for infectious diseases and are seeking a talented and motivated Clinical Research Assistant who can play a central role in this effort. The Research Assistant will work on a variety of projects in infectious disease research, especially those focusing on sexually-transmitted diseases, respiratory viruses, and tick-borne pathogens. Among other projects, the Research Assistant will help create new diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases and evaluate their utility in a point-of-care setting, working closely with Dr. Jana Jarolimova.

Project Coordination Responsibilities:

• Recruiting patients for study participation and obtaining informed consent
• Maintaining study data using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture)
• Assisting with additional data entry and management responsibilities
• Interacting with principal investigators regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct
• Additional general administrative support
• Assisting with other academic projects in collaboration with principal investigators (e.g., academic lectures, scientific conference presentations)
• Working with other research assistants and clinical research coordinators on research projects

Laboratory Responsibilities:

• Labels and analyzes laboratory samples obtained from the Sexual Health Clinic
• Sets up and prepares routine experiments as directed Conducts analysis of results and may begin interpretation of results
• Maintains laboratory notebook
• Prepares lab reagents, instruments, chemicals, and equipment
• Assists with organizing materials for publication or presentation
• Maintains and orders supplies
  

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of a complex team
• Ability to comfortably interact with study participants
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and prioritize tasks
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to document research activities
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to follow directions
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
• Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects’ rights and individual needs

• Bachelor’s Degree Required; course work in biology, psychology, public health, the pre-medical sciences, or related fields is preferred

• Previous laboratory experienced preferred but not required
• 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.

• A Clinical Research Coordinator I does not have any supervisory responsibility.
• A Clinical Research Coordinator II may assist with the training and orientation of new staff members.