GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
We are seeking amotivated individual for a Clinical Research Coordinator position in the MGHFood Allergy Center (FAC), led by Dr. Wayne Shreffler. The FAC is amultidisciplinary research center whose primary goal is to investigate newtherapeutic modalities for the treatment of food allergies along withcomplementary investigations on the mechanisms and molecular pathways ofallergic disease.
The incidence offood allergy and food-mediated disorders continues to rise in the US. For example, more than 1% of the USpopulation now suffers from peanut allergy, where exposure to peanut allergen maytrigger a severe reaction. Currently, the clinical treatment of IgE-mediatedfood allergies is limited to allergen avoidance and emergency epinephrinetreatment. In the FAC, we are committed to investigating the underlyingpathways and potential therapies for food allergy. There are multiple clinicaltrials on food allergy in the FAC, investigating cutaneous immunotherapy,defining threshold minimum doses, and defining biomarkers of allergic disease.
The primary focus ofthis position is to coordinate clinical trials. The research coordinator wouldbe expected to provide all aspects of protocol management, including screeningfor patient eligibility, data collection, ensuring protocol compliance, adversedrug reaction reports, monitoring subject treatment, laboratory and specimensubmission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files.
Candidates for thisposition should have a strong interest in clinical research and patient care.This position would be ideal for those candidates interested in gainingsignificant experience in medical research and considering future medical orgraduate studies. To that end, though not formerly within the expected scope ofthe position, the successful candidate will be encouraged to and supportedseeking educational opportunities and academic productivity
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.
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