The Hand and Upper Extremity Service at Massachusetts General Hospital is looking for a new Clincial Research Coordinator (CRC).

Excerpt from the job description:

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Chief of the Hand and Upper Extremity Service and is required to work with physicians, clinical nurses, and staff to identify and recruit eligible patients for clinical studies. This incumbent will be the primary compliance officer for the Hand Service, responsible for obtaining regulatory approval at both the local and federal level for the service’s research endeavors. Additionally, he/she will act as primary contact for all of service’s research-related administration.  

20 hours/week, MA minimum wage, days/hours/start and end dates very flexible, remote if situation requires.

Intern would be involved in a variety of projects including possible patient recruitment for fertility research, likely co-authorship on resulting manuscripts, would be supervised by a psychologist but doing research with ob/gyn physicians as well. 

Must be a rising senior and preference for psych/neuro/premed majors.

Researchers at the Geha Laboratory at Boston Children’s hospital have been collaborating with the Randolph laboratory at BCH on a project studying pediatric Covid 19 patients. The Randolph laboratory is currently looking to hire new research assistants/technicians.

• Performs routine and highly specialized laboratory experiments for specific research projects, using sophisticated and intricate research equipment and techniques. These include DNA/RNA extractions, ELISA’s, viral testing assays, and processing blood for plasma/serum.
• Performs and devises specialized experiments and research procedures, troubleshooting problems with own and other researchers’ results.
• Provides input to the overall research design to suggest techniques, maximize samples, or refine data by the use of specialized techniques.
• Evaluates research data and initiates alternative approaches to improve the quality of the results.
• Maintains a large biorepository and manages LIMS.
• Calculates, graphs and compiles data obtained, maintaining records and logs of work performed; perform statistical analyses.
• Undertakes quality assurance of research techniques. Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs repair of maintenance equipment.
• Evaluates and recommends new equipment and supplies needed for specialized procedures.
• Assists other lab personnel with the use of specialized equipment and techniques within the lab.
• Trains and provides guidance to technicians, residents and researchers in specialized procedures, use of equipment and theoretical bases of unique tests.
• Monitors the sterilization of glassware, media and reagent making and other laboratory processes.
• Prepares articles and papers on specialized techniques.
• Stays abreast in safety procedures (Biosafety Level II Lab), storage and disposal of biohazardous, infectious, corrosive, radioactive and toxic substance, regulations in the lab to adhere to new Hospital and federal mandates.

• Maintains a large COVID-19 biobank and LIMS, requiring exceptional attention to detail. Involves organizing, barcoding, and retrieving samples in freezers.
• Conducts aseptic technique while handling human specimens. Familiar with working in a Biosafety Level II Lab safety cabinet and pipetting small quantities. Familiar with centrifuging, aliquoting, and ideally, PBMC isolation.
• Performs techniques typically required for the laboratory and can work confidently with equipment. Troubleshoots procedures and assists with planning specific research procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of results and methodologies into a log of work performed. Compiles and helps analyze data, preparing charts, graphs, and results of studies.
• Demonstrates basic laboratory techniques to laboratory assistants and technicians, research fellows, residents and students.
• Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations.

• Familiar with working in a Biosafety Level II safety cabinet
• Conduct aseptic technique while handling precious, one-of-a-kind specimens.
• Confident with centrifuging, aliquoting, and ideally, PBMC isolation.
• Maintaining a large COVID-19 biobank and LIMS requiring exceptional attention to detail. Involves organizing, barcoding, and retrieving samples in -80oC freezers as well as preparing dry ice shipments.
• Create S.O.P’s and assist with planning research procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of methods and results. Helps analyze data and preparing figures from results.
• Help train lab assistants and students.

Opportunity Expires: January 31, 2021

The THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation in New York City is a non-profit organization committed to supporting research and education in the early detection and treatment of thyroid and head and neck cancer, to advancing new therapies, and to alleviating the suffering and functional impairment of patients who undergo treatment.  

Research Associates collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of physicians and researchers affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center to conduct and publish clinical research. In addition, Research Associates play key roles in the development of an educational website for patients and their families (https://thancguide.org/), and share the experiences of cancer patients through the 30 Stories in 30 Days awareness campaign. They also help coordinate and oversee a weekly virtual journal club, which features international leaders in thyroid cancer research, and will aid in the development of a comprehensive thyroid cancer care resource for physicians and trainees worldwide. Finally, Research Associates have the opportunity to spend time observing thyroid and head and neck surgery in the operating room. 

This is a full-time position with a required one-year commitment. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (in any field) and must have a strong interest in pursuing a career in medicine. Research Associates should have a robust scientific background and excellent writing abilities. Previous experience in a clinical environment is preferred.  To apply, please submit a cover letter (addressed to Dr. Urken) and an updated CV (including GPA) through the application portal on the THANC Foundation website (https://thancfoundation.org/join-our-team/research-associates/). Additionally, please have two letters of recommendation sent to recruitment@thancfoundation.org. Recommenders should email their letters directly. Please note that all letters should include letterhead and the recommender’s signature. The application deadline is February 1st, 2021, but priority will be given to early applicants. Interviews will begin in late February and will be offered on a rolling basis. If selected for an interview, you will be required to complete a writing assignment.For more information, please visit our website (www.thancfoundation.org). Feel free to email recruitment@thancfoundation.org with any questions you may have!