JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator II
Job Code: 000058
Salary Plan: Exempt
Direct Supervisor: Douglas Kwon, MD PhD
Email: dkwon@mgh.harvard.edu
Phone: 857-268-7009
Name of employing hospital and department:
MGH/Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard
Minimum degree: BA/BS preferred in Biology or science related field.
Minimum years of experience: 0-2 years
Summary:
The Kwon Laboratory at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard at the Massachusetts
General Hospital in Boston (www.kwonlab.org) has an opening for a highly motivated Clinical
Research Technician to study the immunopathogenesis of HIV infection at mucosal tissue sites.
The person hired will work under the supervision of Dr. Kwon conducting patient-oriented
translational research involving cutting-edge technologies. The position will involve helping to
recruit study subjects, handling and processing tissue and blood samples, and utilizing novel
assays to study mucosal immune response against HIV. Projects will include transcriptional
profiling of isolated cell populations, characterization of innate and adaptive responses,
immunofluorescent microscopy, and cellular functional assays. The Clinical Research Technician
will serve as a critical liaison between the study subjects, the clinical research platform, and the
Principal Investigator.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
 Identifies subjects of interest who may meet scientific eligibility criteria for enrollment
in the study and conducts telephone prescreening of selected individuals.
 Communicates with medical providers/facilities to obtain medical records needed for
review by the PI prior to subject enrollment.
 Coordinates transportation and accommodations for potential subjects when necessary,
and reserves clinical space within Partners for consenting and screening.
 Following approval from the PI, consents subjects by providing an overview of the
protocol including its background, goals, risks, benefits and procedures.
 Transports specimens to The Ragon Institute for processing, distribution and storage.
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Maintains proper study documentation and manages collected specimens in the Cellular
Immunology Database (CIDB).
Ensures remuneration to subjects for their participation and travel expenses.
Perform and assist with experiments involving immunologic assays, microscopy, flow
cytometry and molecular biology
Maintain detailed documentation of the experimental work
Ensure quality control of equipment, reagents and cellular components
Work closely within the group and with outside collaborators
Maintain close communications with PI regarding progress
Qualifications:
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Highly motivated and able to work in a dynamic team environment
 Must be open minded and non-judgmental regarding HIV diagnosis, sexual practices and
other behavior, age, gender and racial diversity
 Previous clinical research experience is an advantage
 Phlebotomy skills preferred but not required
 Laboratory experience preferred
 Careful attention to details and good organizational skills
 Ability to work independently and under close supervision
 Flexibility to occasionally work evenings
 Computer experience is essential
 Preferred two year commitment
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