Research Assistant Ii - Clinical Research Coordinator

About us:

The Wyss Institute’s mission is to transform healthcare and the environment by emulating the way nature builds. We harness the imagination of academia and the focus of industry to translate ground-breaking technologies into commercial products that solve big problems. We support research that universities, companies, and venture capital firms don’t fund because they view it as too risky. We prefer to use the word “challenging,” and we love challenges. For more information, visit: http://wyss.harvard.edu/

About you:

You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to support clinical research studies that will support the creation and commercialization of novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You are extremely organized, exhibit excellent communication skills, and enjoy brainstorming creative solutions to problems. You want to tackle challenging projects with minimal oversight in a fast-paced, industry-focused environment while maintaining great attention to detail. You can work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and enjoy working with highly motivated, diverse teams and leveraging your expertise to support innovations that can change the world.

About the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated clinical research coordinator to support the clinical studies at the Wyss Institute and across our collaborating institutions. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Research, you will be responsible for coordinating clinical studies and trials.

What you’ll do:

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others
• Maintain appropriate research records and documentation
• Manage and coordinate team efforts and assigned studies
• Coordinate study participant recruitment, screening, enrollment and follow up
• Periodically monitor study material and regulatory documents
• Prepare testing materials and/or lab space for scheduled visits
• Prepare and submit documents to Institutional Review Boards

Additionally you may, as needed:

• Participate in writing research proposals, reports, presentations, and publications
• Support staff, faculty, and collaborators to generate critical data, figures or summary
• Assist with data entry into appropriate databases
• Assist Principal Investigators with study procedures, data management and analysis where appropriate
• Coordinate the sharing of data with collaborators

What you'll need:

• A minimum of one year of study coordination or clinical research coordinator experience required
• College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in the Health Sciences or related discipline

Preferred skills:

• Experience with clinical studies involving medical devices, biologics, or drugs is preferred
• Ability to work with study participants, caregivers, and staff in a clinical/research setting
• Experience working with Institutional Review Boards for human clinical studies including protocol generation, continuing review, enrollment tracking, and completion of required forms (consent, adverse event, etc.)
• IACUC and COMS (institutional biosafety committee) experience are also preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years of study coordinator or clinical research coordinator experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficient with office productivity software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Willingness to work at all levels to accomplish team goals
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication (oral and written) abilities
• Experience with data entry into databases
• Experience with participant recruitment
• Willingness to tackle multiple projects simultaneously

This position will be based on our campus in Boston, MA and may require some on-campus presence. Subject to business needs, the Wyss Institute generally supports flexible work arrangements.

Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to provide confirmation of primary series COVID-19 vaccination upon hire, as detailed on our COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage. Harvard University Health Services employees and other health care individuals are also required to be up to date on vaccination as described by the CDC. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University’s COVID-19 Information Website.

Harvard is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Why you’ll like working with us:

At the Wyss Institute, you’re a member of a supportive, dynamic community that is united by its shared goal of changing the world through groundbreaking technology development and commercialization. We encourage your professional growth and development through mentorship and tuition reimbursement to support continued learning, and more. We also support your physical, financial, and mental well-being through generous time off benefits, gym reimbursements, and other programs offered through Harvard. Our community will be relocating to a new, state of the art life sciences building in the lively Fenway neighborhood in spring 2023, where you will have access to multiple amenities including a roof terrace with stunning views of Boston and proximity to numerous restaurants and cultural attractions. We value an inclusive and diverse workforce, and believe that our differences enrich the work environment for all.

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• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

As a collaborative organization, we at the Wyss Institute know that great innovation happens when diverse perspectives come together to solve problems. As a result, we are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness both in and out of the lab. When recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you will bring in terms of education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. We believe these differences in background, experience, and perspective enrich our work environment and are essential to our mission of solving complex problems through technology development and translation.