Clinical Research Coordinator Job at Boston Children's Hospital (Boston)

Clinical Research Coordinator

Boston Children's Hospital

Location:
United States , Boston

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

44657.60 - 69773.60 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Ebrahimi-Fakhari Laboratory within the Movement Disorders Program in the Department of Neurology at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator to support clinical and translational research focused on rare childhood-onset neurological disorders. The laboratory studies the clinical and molecular mechanisms underlying childhood-onset movement disorders and related neurogenetic conditions with the goal of advancing disease-modifying therapies and improving patient care. The Clinical Research Coordinator will play a central role in coordinating clinical research activities, including natural history studies, biomarker projects, and multi-site research collaborations such as the Spastic Paraplegia Centers of Excellence Research Network. This role provides exposure to patient-centered research and clinical trial readiness initiatives in rare neurological diseases and is ideal for candidates pursuing careers in medicine (MD or MD/PhD), clinical research, translational neuroscience, public health, or biotechnology.

Job Responsibility:

Coordinate daily operations of clinical research studies, including scheduling and conducting study visits
Recruit and consent research participants and assist with participant screening and enrollment
Collect and manage clinical data, patient-reported outcomes, and biospecimens
Maintain accurate study documentation and regulatory binders in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews
Maintain research databases (e.g., REDCap) and ensure data quality and completeness
Track study milestones, enrollment metrics, and research activities
Coordinate shipping, tracking, and documentation of research samples when applicable
Assist with coordination of multi-site research collaborations and communication with study partners
Support preparation of study materials, abstracts, reports, and progress updates for funding agencies
Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, public health, psychology, or a related discipline required
Two years of related work experience is required for the role
Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced research environment
Experience coordinating human subject research studies or working in a clinical research environment is preferred
Familiarity with research databases (e.g., REDCap), regulatory documentation, and IRB processes is desirable
Experience working with patient populations, rare diseases, or neurological disorders is beneficial

Nice to have:

Experience coordinating human subject research studies or working in a clinical research environment
Familiarity with research databases (e.g., REDCap), regulatory documentation, and IRB processes
Experience working with patient populations, rare diseases, or neurological disorders

What we offer:

flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
cell phone plan discounts
discounted rates on T-passes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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