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Site: The General Hospital Corporation At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. 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. Job Summary The Division of General Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) seeks a full-time bilingual (English and Spanish) clinical research coordinator to work on research studies that focus on improving food security, nutrition, and cardiometabolic health. This research spans several projects, such as an evaluation of a Medicaid program to provide food and housing resources for low-income patients, an intervention using behavioral economics strategies to implement an evidence-based nutrition ranking system within a large Boston-based food bank and affiliated food pantries, and a community health worker-delivered nutrition intervention for adults with poorly controlled hypertension. The clinical research coordinator (CRC) will be an integral part of the study team, working in close collaboration with other research coordinators and staff, including physicians, health policy researchers, epidemiologists, and dietitians. The CRC will engage in study management and logistics, recruitment, enrollment, and data collection by phone or in the community at food pantries. The CRC will work directly under the supervision of the Principal Investigators. This position is an excellent opportunity for those interested in gaining clinical and research experience related to health care, public health, social determinants of health, nutrition, health behaviors, and implementation science. Responsibilities Direct interaction with study participants (health center patients, food pantry staff and clients), including serving as primary contact for study participants, tracking subjects throughout the study, and facilitating data collection. Conducting interviews and surveys by phone or in person. Coordinating study logistics. Entering data into the study databases and working with other research coordinators and the data manager to organize and streamline the data collection process. Coding qualitative interview data. Submitting applications to the Institutional Review Board in collaboration with the other Clinical Research Coordinator and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. Assisting with data cleaning and management. Participating in study-related meetings. Conducting occasional literature reviews. Assisting with abstract and manuscript preparation. Skills, Abilities, and Competencies Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to speak comfortably in front of groups of people. Ability to work independently. Ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a research team. Ability and willingness to learn new research and study-related skills. Ability to work with participants around sensitive issues and maintain patient/participant confidentiality. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Science required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills. Ability to follow directions. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literacy. Working knowledge of clinical research protocols. Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs. Spanish Fluency Preferred Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 100 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. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mass General Brigham

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