Clinical Research Coordinator I
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 149 13th Street (Show on map) | |
 Jan 27, 2025 | |
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Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join the Immunobiology Laboratory. The role focuses on innovative clinical trials for the treatment of type 1 diabetes using the BCG vaccine, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in regulatory medicine and translational research.
The position includes writing human studies protocols, working with IRBs and the FDA, consenting patients, managing clinical trials, and patient interaction (including blood drawing). Successful candidates will learn regulatory aspects of clinical trial management and gain skills in research design and data analysis, working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, basic research experience, and interest in diabetes and autoimmunity. Phlebotomy certification (or willingness to train) and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. Exceptional candidates may contribute to publications in scientific journals. A 2-year commitment is expected, with work starting in May or June 2025. For more information about the lab, visit www.faustmanlab.org. We are running an innovative Phase II clinical trial focused on the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Located at Massachusetts General Hospital, we are testing the potential of BCG, our study drug, to reverse type I diabetes in adults and children. Please visit www.faustmanlab.org to familiarize yourself with our work. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with an interest in clinical research. Through this position, you will have first-hand experience conducting a clinical trial under FDA supervision, as well as gain an understanding of the importance and challenges of translational research. In addition, you will have extensive patient interaction and gain blood drawing skills. Successful applicants might have previous experience consenting and enrolling patients in clinical research studies, analyzing research data and designing new studies. If offered the position, exceptional candidates can expect to work on a project that will lead to a publication in a scientific journal. Impeccable organization skills and the ability to effectively communicate with other lab members and patients are a must. We are a small, diverse lab looking for an ambitious person who is eager to learn about diabetes and autoimmunity and to successfully complete several research projects. Additional desired attributes: * Basic experience with research study design and data analysis required. Previous experience writing study protocols and working with institutional review boards (IRBs) preferred * Must be able to spearhead multiple projects while working in a fast-paced environment with a multidisciplinary team * Strong interpersonal skills are a must * Must either be a certified phlebotomist or be willing to take a phlebotomy course after hire * High competency with Microsoft Office Suite * Should be able to demonstrate a distinct interest in our research and in type 1 diabetes. Please visit www.faustmanlab.org for details. Physical Requirements
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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. | |