Job Opportunities
The Center for Addiction Medicine offers opportunities for professional and personal development, exposure to the MGH learning environment, team work, and external collaboration, all of which make working at CAM a unique and invaluable experience.
We are currently hiring for the following position(s):
Clinical Research Coordinator/Programmer
We are seeking an individual interested in an interdisciplinary role as a Programmer/Clinical Research Coordinator at the MGH Center for Addiction Medicine. Strong computer programming skills are required. Working independently and with minimal supervision, he or she will be responsible for the maintenance of databases for multiple clinical studies, development of processing and analysis scripts, generation of reports, and implementation of new applications to improve data quality and ease of entry. He or she may at times be responsible for patient scheduling, recruitment, administration of psychiatric scales, monitoring for adverse events. Additionally, he or she may perform administrative duties related to the careful operation of study protocols, collection and analysis of data and quality assurance.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.
- Collects & organizes patient data
- Maintains records and databases
- Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
- Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
- Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
- Conducts library searches
- Verifies accuracy of study forms
- Updates study forms per protocol
- Documents patient visits and procedures
- Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
- Assists with interviewing study subjects
- Administers and scores questionnaires
- Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects
- Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy
- Assists with study regulatory submissions
- Writes consent forms
- Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Performs administrative support duties as required
A Clinical Research Coordinator II performs the duties of a Clinical Research Coordinator I (above) and may also:
- Maintain research data, patient fields, regulatory binders and study databases
- Perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks
- Organize and interpret data
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies
- Act as a study resource for patient and family
- Monitor and evaluation lab and procedure data
- Evaluate study questionnaires
- Contribute to protocol recommendations
- Assist with preparation of annual review
- May assist PI to prepare complete study reports
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Maintain subject information database for studies using the REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) or other data capture programs.
- Assist in the preparation of research data and methods for both written publications and presentations.
- Perform and train other research staff in the management and compilation of study data and assist in its analysis.
- Protect the information of patients and implement procedures for robust data security.
- Offer technical input as a member of a team in the improvement of ongoing and the creation of new research studies.
- Assist with neuroimaging data analysis and manuscript preparation.
- Recruit and schedule subjects for participation.
- Produce and maintain all documentation for the Institutional Review Board.
- Provide IT support to members of the research team.
- Purchase supplies needed at the Center for various studies; monitor hardware inventory.
- Prepare study reports, annual reviews, adverse event reports, and study document modifications.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Excellent organizational skills,
- Good interpersonal skills,
- Strong quantitative and technical skills,
- A willingness and ability to learn,
- Attention to detail,
- The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines,
- Good communication skills,
- The ability to work independently as well as with others.
- An interest in the work of the Center for Addiction Medicine is important as well as in working with human research participants and a diverse research team including psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists, imaging scientists, a team of research assistants/coordinators, and support staff.
- Strong computer skills are required.
- Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, R, Julia, MATLAB, Bash/Tcsh. Skills with libraries and tools similar to the following are preferred: PsychoPy, jsPsych, FSL, Freesurfer, SPSS.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, premedical sciences, computer science, or related science
EXPERIENCE:
- 2-3 years of related experience
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):
- 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.
If you are interested in applying, please visit the following URL: https://partners.taleo.net/careersection/ghc/jobdetail.ftl?job=3217964&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
Clinical Research Coordinator
The Center for Addiction Medicine is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator starting June 2023, who will be working independently and under general supervision of the Center Program Director and/or the study Principal Investigator(s).
The coordinator’s responsibilities at the Center for Addiction Medicine will include serving as the primary research coordinator on a community-based trial and will be working both in the lab and at data collection sites outside of MGH. He or she will be responsible for patient scheduling and recruitment as well as all subject-oriented study procedures, such as administration of psychiatric scales and neuropsychological testing protocols, careful monitoring of adverse events, administrative duties related to the careful operation of study protocol, and database management and quality assurance
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collects & organizes patient data
- Maintains records and databases
- Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
- Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
- Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
- Conducts library searches
- Verifies accuracy of study forms
- Updates study forms per protocol
- Documents patient visits and procedures
- Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
- Assists with interviewing study subjects
- Administers and scores questionnaires
- Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects
- Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy.
- Assists with study regulatory submissions
- Writes consent forms
- Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Performs administrative support duties as required
A Clinical Research Coordinator II performs the duties of a Clinical Research Coordinator I (above) and may also:
- Maintain research data, patient fields, regulatory binders and study databases
- Perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks
- Organize and interpret data
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies
- Act as a study resource for patient and family
- Monitor and evaluation lab and procedure data
- Evaluate study questionnaires
- Contribute to protocol recommendations
- Assist with preparation of annual review
- May assist PI to prepare complete study reports
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Careful attention to details
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to follow directions
- Good communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects’ rights and individual needs
The Clinical Research Coordinator II should also possess:
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems
- Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
- Working knowledge of data management program
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
EXPERIENCE:
- 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):
- 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.
If you are interested in applying, please visit the following URL: https://partners.taleo.net/careersection/ghc/jobdetail.ftl?job=3220747&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
Research Fellow
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Postdoctoral researcher needed at the Center for Addiction Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School to participate in school-based research on prevention and intervention of addictive disorders in children/adolescents. Fellow will contribute to multi-site school-based clinical trials focused on the prevention and/or treatment of adolescent substance use. Multi-disciplinary approaches include, but are not limited to psychopharmacologic treatment delivery, behavioral assessments, genetic analyses, neuroimaging, pharmacological modeling, cognitive testing, and clinical outcomes. In addition to hands-on conduct of research protocols, duties will also include clinical supervision, manuscript preparation, presentation of findings at conferences, and management of research assistants. Fellow will participate actively in ongoing research and grant submissions, and will be encouraged to develop an independent, related line of inquiry through conduct of pilot projects, preparation of publications and presentations using new and existing datasets, and submission of independent research grants.
Candidates should have a PhD/MD or equivalent degree. Licensed (or license eligible) clinicians preferred, but not required. Excellent analytic skills and verbal/written communication skills are required. Qualified applicants should also have a strong interest in public health, adolescent behavioral health, and/or school-based intervention development/evaluation as demonstrated by a track record of relevant first-author research papers published in peer-reviewed journals. We are looking for highly motivated, self-driven, creative, and interactive scientists who have high potential for an independent research career.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Strong publication record with several significant first author publications (published or accepted for publication)
- Expertise in statistics
- Prior experience in school-based, community, or public health settings
- Background in clinical research design and methodology, statistics, and manuscript preparation
- Experience with grant writing
- Excellent ability to establish rapport with both adolescents, parents, and school faculty members coming from diverse backgrounds
- Excellent quantitative, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong initiative, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as in a group
- Excellent attention to detail
- Cultural competency and sensitivity towards and understanding of challenges face by individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders
- Commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Independent judgment and problem-solving skills
- Ability to efficiently multi-task
- Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information
EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS:
- Required: PhD, MD, MD/PhD
- Preferred: Licensed clinician (or licensed eligible upon completion of a one year post-doctoral fellowship) (preferred but not required)
If you are interested in applying, please visit the following URL: https://partners.taleo.net/careersection/ghc/jobdetail.ftl?job=3201706&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York