Tufts University School of Medicine- Department of Molecular Biology and Microbiology’s mission is to improve global health by using molecular genetics and innovation to address fundamental and medically related problems in microbiology. Training is a core tenet of our approach, and our students, postdocs, and staff are key drivers of our scientific impact. We are committed to fostering a diverse scientific community and aim to improve our core values by promoting inclusivity, diversity, and antiracism. Our department was founded with community building, mentorship, and collaboration as central values, and we continue to prioritize this culture in our department. We believe that fostering an environment that welcomes a diversity of perspectives will lead to more innovative and impactful science.
What You'll Do
The Clinical Research Manager is responsible for the management of a highly collaborative research project. They will develop, write and implement established IRB study protocols for clinical research studies in the department. They will manage the required forms and processes for study participation. The Clinical Research Manager will actively conduct subject interviews, lead patient visits, administer questionnaires, perform phlebotomy and collect samples or data. They will be involved with overseeing strategies and processes for recruitment of participants and community outreach including screening, scheduling and enrolling subjects. In addition, they be responsible for data collection and management, including data review and analysis and drafts results. They will oversee data collection and management. They will train and supervise staff and be an integral part of a larger research team working on Lyme Disease. They will work with the Principal Investigator on writing reports and manuscripts for publication as well as applications for grants and contracts, as applicable. The majority of the position can be done from home or from the Tufts University School of Medicine. If working from home, access to a stable internet connection is required. This position will require travel to patient’s homes to draw blood, so a Driver’s licenses and access to a car are necessary
Enroll and consent research subjects, administer survey questionnaires, travel to subject locations to draw blood and collect specimens
Designs data collection forms, survey instruments and study databases including data quality control procedures
Develops and updates participant informed consent documents; explains research study, protocol, and consent process to potential subjects.
Oversees regulatory compliance and federal guidelines including good clinical practices, IRB and other sponsor requirements; helps with site initiation visits
Hires, trains and evaluates research staff on protocols
Oversees the data collection and entry process, reviews and validates data including, updating databases, maintains manuals, perform quality control checks
Develops and oversees recruitment strategies and community outreach and cultivates new recruitment sources; schedules follow up visits, arranges payments to subjects, helps prepare billing for contractors
Drafts preliminary findings, reports, presentations and manuscripts for publication with the Principal Investigator
Working with Principal Investigator, develops and writes documentation for research study protocols. Develops all written and electronic recruitment materials and advertisements
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Typically requires skills obtained via an advanced degree (Master's, PharmD, RN or MD)
3-5 years’ experience managing clinical studies
Experience with writing clinical IRB protocols and SOPs
Driver’s license with access to car and willingness to travel
Willingness to perform phlebotomy (training can be provided)
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with online databases (RedCap)
Schedule considerations:
Travel is required to clinical sites. Hybrid work environment
Pay Range
Minimum $71,050.00, Midpoint $88,850.00, Maximum $106,700.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
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