BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL
Job Title: Research Coordinator Date: 12/1/11
Job Code: 733A Grade: 304 FLSA Status: Exempt
Department/ Unit/ Section: Neurology Reviewed By: Reisa Sperling
Reports To: Dr. Sperling Date revised: 12/1/11
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed.
Research Coordinator in Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Full-time experienced research coordinator needed for recruiting subjects for clinical trials, imaging, and other research projects. Will serve as the recruitment coordinator for the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (MADRC) and will interface with study specific coordinators across multiple ongoing ADRC affiliated studies. Will also serve as the study coordinator for the Brigham and Women’s site of a world-wide, multi-center study on dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease. Will perform some MRI research examining the neural correlates of memory in normal aging and early Alzheimer's disease.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.
For all positions that include direct patient care, indicate with an “X” the age(s) of all patient populations servedNo Direct Patient Care
All age groups / Adolescence (13 to 17 years)
Neonates (birth to 1 month) / Young Adult (18 to 25 years)
Infant (1 month to1year) / Adult (26 to 54 years) / X
Early Childhood (12 months to 5 years) / Senior Adult (55 to 64 years) / X
Late Childhood (6 to 12 years) / Geriatric (65 years and up) / X
Responsibilities include recruiting and scheduling elderly/cognitively impaired participants, tracking participation across studies in centralized database, and tracking the educational efforts of MADRC staff members. Will be required to attend off-site community events and serve as the MADRC representative at various committee meetings. Will liaise with members of various elder agencies to focus on recruiting subjects from the diverse elderly population in the Greater Boston area. Will develop recruitment materials under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, and assist with screening of subjects for ADRC related studies. Will recruit participants for the study on dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease and schedule study appointments and travel. Will be responsible for data collection and data entry, and will assist study doctors as needed. Will perform research fMRI scans and neuropsychological testing as part of various research studies. Research coordinator will also train new staff on interaction with older subjects, fMRI scan acquisition, and neuropsychological testing.
QUALIFICATIONS: (MUST be realistic, neither overstated nor understated, and related to the essential functions of the job.)
B.A., B.S. or equivalent with background in psychology, neuroscience, or pre-medical. Prior research experience (at least two years in a clinical research setting). Ideally experience in recruiting older and cognitively impaired subjects.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: (MUST be realistic, neither overstated nor understated, and related to the essential functions of the job.)
Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, high level of organization with attention to detail, and familiarity with basic statistics is required. Candidates should also have a high level of discretion, as some studies involve highly sensitive and private information. Comfort and/or experience with older subjects and dementia patients a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the conditions in which the work is performed.
Clinical research/memory disorders clinic and imaging center
Occasional off-site recruitment at community gatherings
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: List the number of FTEs supervised.
None.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Indicate financial “scope” information, i.e.: size of budget, volume, revnue, etc.
None.
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PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB
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Work Environment:
Activity
/ Amount of Time SpentNone
/ 1 - 25% / 25 - 50% / 50 - 75% / Over 75%Outdoor weather conditions / X
Extreme cold (non weather) / X
Work in high place(s) / X
Work in confined space(s) / X
Risk of electrical shock / x
Risk of radiation exposure / x
Exposure to blood borne pathogens / x
Flammable/explosive gases / x
Toxic / caustic chemicals / x
Dust or other irritants / x
Grease or oils / x
Hazardous specimens / x
Exposure to lab animals / x
Infectious / contagious disease / x
Cleaning agents/chemicals / x
Hot equipment / x
Noisy equipment / x
Humid or wet conditions (non -weather) / x
Other / Magnetic resonance environment MRI – can not have pacemaker
Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job
No Lifting required
No Carrying required
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Up to 50 pounds / x
Up to 100 pounds / x
Over 100 pounds / x
Push/Pull Requirements of this job:
No Pushing required
No Pulling required
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Over 100 pounds / X
Physical Activity requirements of this job:
Activity
/Amount of Time Spent
None
/ 1 - 25% / 25 - 50% / 50 - 75% / Over 75%Stand / x
Walk / x
Sit / x
Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch / x
Move / rotate / bend wrist(s) / x
Type / use keyboard or other data entry device / x
Reach with hands & arms / x
Climb stairs / x
Climb ladder or other equipment / x
Drive / operate motor vehicle / x
Balance / x
Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl
Speak / x
Hear / x
Taste / x
Smell / x
Other / x
Vision Requirements of this job:
Vision Requirement
/ Required / Not RequiredClose vision / x
Distance vision / x
Color vision / x
Peripheral vision / x
Depth perception / x
Ability to adjust focus / x
Other
Safety equipment used while performing this job:
Safety eye glasses / GownsFilter lens (welding/soldering) / Scrubs
Face shields / Boots
Ear plugs or Mufflers / Hard hat
Surgical mask / dust mask / Coveralls
Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) / Gloves
Other
Level of noise typical in this work environment:
Very quietQuiet
Moderate / X
Loud
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