GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Cardiology is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual for a Data Coordinator position to provide analytic and project management support for its cardiovascular studies.

The Data Coordinator must be able to multi-task in a dynamic clinical research setting. The ability to work well in a team is a must. This position requires strong project management and data analytic skills, experience with quantitative and qualitative data, close attention to detail and timelines, discretion in handling sensitive information, and strong interpersonal skills. The candidate will perform data collection, monitoring, analysis, database maintenance, including troubleshooting and issue processing, and report preparation to facilitate the analysis of data and clinical performance on selected quality and safety metrics. The Data Coordinator will also participate in initiatives to facilitate data collection and assessment in the clinical research arena. The position offers significant involvement in an exciting area of research and a collaborative research environment and is ideal for someone with strong organizational and technical skills who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.

This is a per diem, fully remote position.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Data Coordinator has the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Participates in management and monitoring of data to ensure accuracy of results and maintain high quality
2. Ability and flexibility to work with database creation, management and maintenance both at MGH and participating sites in accordance with institutional practice and regulatory guidelines
3. Run data queries, maintain data integrity and security, ensure proper sorting and organizing of database
4. Works with the research team to summarize and track outcomes on a number of projects.
5. Able to function independently and collaboratively to summarize and present data, define problems in data collection efforts, determine data needs and assist in designing tools.
6. Participates in development, validation and implementation of database and the successful extraction of appropriate data
7. Coordinate logistics of projects, including project timelines and preparation of reports.
8. Communicate data reports
9. Responds to the requests for support in designing specific quality improvement projects and data analysis plans
10. Communicates with the research team to understand available quality and patient safety data for studies and improvement projects
11. Works with the research team to develop plans for reporting, analysis and data dissemination
12. Participate in team meetings pertaining to quality and patient safety
13. Assists with meeting schedules, meeting minutes and agendas as appropriate
14. Interacts with the IRB on behalf of the team as needed
15. Assists with study regulatory submissions
16. Troubleshoot and amend processing pipelines as needed
17. Retrieve, organize, and transfer datasets for collaborators and projects
18. Perform statistical data analysis, modeling, and visualization of data for projects
19. Assist with additional tasks pertaining to the maintenance of high quality and safety data, as needed
20. Assist in abstract and manuscript preparation
21. Collect patient data and/or verify accuracy of patient data against protocol criteria and complete/update case report forms as needed
22. Collect and review patient data against protocol criteria for inclusion in research studies
23. Documents research data and maintains research data, patient files, and study database
24. Organizes and manages study and patient data
25. Collects data from appropriate source (i.e. medical records, physicians, procedure, etc.)
26. Orients and trains junior team members on the study protocols and requirements for data collection and maintenance, as appropriate
27. Prepares data/case report forms/documents for upcoming audits, if needed
28. Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
29. Conducts library searches, as needed
30. Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
31. Performs administrative and research support duties as needed
32. Retrieve necessary data for maintaining databases, including requesting medical records form external institutions
33. Transform or transfer data upon request
34. Maintain data on storage devices as appropriate
35. Ensure data is adequately backed up
36. Assist staff with data entry and methods
37. Perform data requests in a timely manner
38. Maintains a good understanding of the study protocols and Good Clinical Practice

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

The ideal coordinator would be a self-motivated team player with superb time management, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. They would have strong attention to detail, computer literacy/skills, ability to follow direction, comfort with statistical methods, background and/or interest in clinical research. They can function independently, taking initiative to drive projects, analytic support and database management forward.

Additional Requirements:

1. Ability to learn new technical platforms is required
2. Knowledge of statistics and skill in quantitative analysis
3. Capacity to manipulate and organize large amounts of data
4. Ability to handle a variety of tasks amid shifting priorities and deadline pressures
5. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly
6. Strong analytical skills with a high degree of initiative.
7. Working knowledge of protocols
8. Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism at all levels and for collaborators and stakeholders
9. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to collaborate with team members
10. Creative and highly motivated individual with strong organizational and management skills.
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
12. Ability to multi-task in a dynamic multi-disciplinary research environment.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS:

Training in CITI and GCP preferred.

EDUCATION:

High Schooled GED required

Bachelor’s preferred

EXPERIENCE:

1. Demonstrated experience in data management and reporting tools such as MS access, MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint, SAS, SPSS, R or, Stata
2. Experience with use of excel and/or statistical programming which may have been gained from coursework or prior research experience.
3. Experience with data collection, analysis and report formatting as well as written and verbal presentation of analysis
4. Background in modeling, statistics, and data visualization is preferred.
5. Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical record preferred.
6. A minimum of two-year commitment is preferred.
7. Previous experience in clinical research is a plus.

FISCAL RESPONSIBITY:

May monitor and manage financial data, including patient care charges and study funds. Responsible for preparing financial reports and invoices.

Massachusetts General Hospital 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.