Clinical Research Coordinator II: Neuromodulation (full-time, post graduation) (two positions available)
Prof. Joan Camprodon, Division of Neuropsychiatry and Neuromodulation, Martinos Center, Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
full-time, post-graduation


The Laboratory for Neuropsychiatry and Neuromodulation at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University is recruiting a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) to join our lab and work on a variety of exciting and innovative human neuroscience projects under the mentorship of Dr. Joan Camprodon. Our laboratory is a multidisciplinary group conducting clinical, translational and basic neuroscience research with healthy and neuropsychiatric populations. We use a wide variety of techniques, including device-based neuromodulation (TMS, tDCS, ECT, DBS, etc.), neuroimaging, EEG, behavioral and clinical assessments. Additionally, the program includes the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) clinical service, which is tightly integrated with our research mission and where we treat various neuropsychiatric populations. Duties and Responsibilities: A Clinical Research Coordinator I (1) collects and organizes patient data; (2) maintains records and databases; (3) uses software programs to generate graphs and reports: (4) assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials; (5) obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.; (6) conducts library searches; (7) verifies accuracy of study forms; (8) updates study forms per protocol; (9) documents patient visits and procedures; (10) assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures; (11) assists with interviewing study subjects; (12) administers and scores questionnaires; (13) provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects; (14) performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy; (15) assists with study regulatory submissions; (16) writes consent forms; (17) verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria; and (18) performs administrative support duties as required. A Clinical Research Coordinator II performs these CRC I duties and may also (1) maintain research data, patient fields, regulatory binders, and study databases; (2) perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks: (3) organize and interpret data; (4) develop and implement recruitment strategies; (5) act as a study resource for patient and family; (6) monitor and evaluation lab and procedure data; (7) evaluate study questionnaires; (8) contribute to protocol recommendations; (9) assist with preparation of annual review; and (10) may assist PI to prepare complete study reports. Specifically, the CRC II will work closely with investigators, post-docs, and study staff to oversee current and upcoming studies. The CRC II’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to (1) conducting clinical and neuropsychological assessments; (2) conducting TMS, tDCS, MRI and EEG experiments; (3) participating in the TMS Clinical Service applying TMS and tDCS treatments to patients; (4) performing neuroimaging, EEG, and behavioral data analysis; (5) coordinating recruitment of study patients and subjects, and act as a resource for them and their families; (6) working closely with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to maintain and update appropriate study regulatory forms; (7) compiling and maintaining clinical research databases, patient files, reports, regulatory binders and study databases; (8) performing quality control data checks; and (9) participating in the production of scholarly reports, research abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for publication (including opportunities for first author roles when appropriate). 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. Requirements and Expectations: Skills/abilities/competencies required: (1) background in neuroscience, psychology or engineering is preferred; (2) applicants with strong technical backgrounds in computer/data science or mathematics and an interest in applying these skills to neuroscience are encouraged to apply; (3) strong interpersonal skills are a must; (4) candidates must be highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to work independently; (5) applicants with experience in neuroimaging analysis, EEG analysis or psychological task design software (Presentation, E-Prime, Psychophysics Toolbox, PsychoPy) will be given high priority; (6) a strong background in programming (Unix, MATLAB, Python, R) and/or statistical analysis software (R, SPSS, Stata) are a significant plus; (7) good writing and editing skills, and solid PC or Mac computer skills required; and experience with clinical populations is preferred. Education: B.A. or B.S. in neuroscience, psychology, engineering or related field required. Additional Information: Expected time commitment would be a minimum of two years. Extensive training in brain stimulation, neuroimaging, clinical research, neuroscience, and writing skills will be provided. 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. Primary research location is at the Massachusetts Charlestown HealthCare Center at 73 High Street in Charlestown. 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. To Apply: See Careers at https://www.massgeneral.org/careers/jobsearch.aspx; these positions are listed as job number 3080024. Candidates are also encouraged to forward their CV to Edwin A. Melendez, Program Manager in the Division of Neuropsychiatry and Neuromodulation, eamelendez@partners.org (posted 2/2019)