SIM Research Coordinator

This SIM Research Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Providing coordination, data management and methodological support to principal investigators in the development of medical simulation-based research.
• Developing and overseeing the implementation of best practice guidelines for conducting various research protocols.
• Working with the Director of Academics and Research, presenting and preparing training materials as part of the Research Program’s educational efforts.
• Collaborating with researchers, analytical support staff, and others where appropriate to ensure project completion and success.
• Developing study-specific data management and quality assurance procedures and monitoring their implementation at site visits and/or periodic review of study data management reports.

To qualify, you must have:

• The knowledge of theories, principles and concepts typically acquired through completion of a Master's degree in health science, public health, epidemiology or a closely related field; course work in statistical methods plus 1-3 years of experience in a public health, community health or clinical research setting is preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree, including statistical methods training, with 2-5 years of relevant work experience will also be considered.
• Experience working on, and/or leading, research in academic medical settings is preferred.  Other comparable experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of clinical research best practices as well as human subject protections regulations.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with one or more multidisciplinary research teams to ensure quality of research practices.
• Experience developing, documenting and implementing data management and quality assurance best practice activities.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

The Boston Children's Hospital Simulator Program’s mission is to link provider, patient and family preparedness to high quality, world class care. In essence, we give patients, families and clinicians the chance to practice. Over the last 15 years we have evolved a unique approach to preparedness that combines, engineering, and entertainment arts to advance medical simulation.  http://simpeds.org/

Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.