Clinical Research Coordinator I

Clinical Research Coordinator I – ( 3307649 )

Description

Summary

The Napadow Lab at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, affiliated with the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging and Harvard Medical School, is seeking an individual interested in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, psychology, chronic pain, or related field for a full-time position as a Clinical Research Assistant I. The research focus of this group is to better understand the brain circuitry underling chronic pain and non-pharmacological therapies, such as acupuncture, neuromodulation, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness meditation therapy, as well as neurofeedback. The candidate would be working on studies applying real-time fMRI neurofeedback and other functional and structural neuroimaging techniques.

The successful candidate should be comfortable interacting with chronic pain patients. The candidate needs to have good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities. Candidate should be self-motivated and independent. However, the candidate will also be an active member of a multi-disciplinary team, thus social skills are highly valued by our Lab.

This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in neuroscience, medical engineering, or related fields, or a career in medicine.

The candidate will work closely with the PI, collaborators, and post-doctoral fellows and gain experience working with clinical populations and advanced neuroimaging and physiological data processing methods.

This position is expected to start in January 2025.

Key Responsibilities

Attends, assists, and coordinates MRI and/or EEG scans and other study visits

Maintains research data, patient files, regulatory binders and study databases

Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports

Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials

Maintains regulatory documents for the IRB, NIH, and FDA as needed

Performs administrative support duties as required

Works under general supervision

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Required:

Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology, or other related fields

Experience

Preferred:

Experience in Clinical research interacting with human research subjects

Experience with coding in Matlab, python, and statistical programs (eg. R)

Experience with neuroimaging is a plus

Skills

Required:

Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language

Preferred:

Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population

Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team

Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them

High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations

Attention to detail

Knowledge of clinical research protocols EEO Statement:

SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know.

Primary Location : MA-Charlestown-SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston

Work Locations :

SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston

300 1st Avenue

Charlestown 02129

Job : Clinical

Organization : Spaulding Hospital–Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)

Schedule : Full-time

Standard Hours: : 40

Shift : Day Job

Employee Status : Regular

Recruiting Department: : SRH Research

Job Posting : Oct 7, 2024

Req ID: 3307649