Summary: The SPAR Coordinator will guide patients through a specialized fertility treatment process, coordinating care and supporting program operations within a collaborative research and clinical team. Highlights: 1. Meaningful part-time work with direct patient impact 2. Supportive environment with a small, collegial team 3. Consistent, predictable daytime hours; no evenings, weekends, or on-call The Bedford Research Foundation’s SPAR program provides a medically supervised pathway for couples affected by HIV or other sexually transmitted infections to pursue fertility treatment with reduced risk of viral transmission. We are seeking an experienced nurse to coordinate patient care and support daily program operations. What You'll Do As SPAR Coordinator, you'll be the primary guide for patients navigating a specialized, often emotionally complex process. You'll work closely with a small, collegial team of researchers and clinicians in a supportive environment where your contributions directly shape patient outcomes. Serve as the first point of contact for SPAR patients — answering questions, coordinating appointments, and providing compassionate, confidential support throughout their journey Liaise with referring physicians and fertility clinics to ensure seamless coordination of care Maintain meticulous records of specimens, test results, and patient accounts Assist with laboratory procedures related to specimen processing and PCR testing Handle billing and patient account management Support ongoing reproductive health research projects About the SPAR Program The Special Program of Assisted Reproduction (SPAR) is an international program that makes family-building possible for couples when one partner is living with HIV or another sexually transmitted infection. Using highly sensitive PCR testing to screen semen specimens, the program enables fertility procedures with a dramatically reduced risk of viral transmission — work that sits at the intersection of cutting-edge science and profound human need. Schedule & Compensation This role offers a rare combination: consistent, predictable hours with no evenings, no weekends, and no on-call. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:15 AM–2:15 PM — 18 hours per week, with some flexibility. $35–$44/hour based on experience Partial health insurance coverage (25%–50% of premium) Retirement savings plan What We're Looking For You don't need to have worked in reproductive medicine before — we'll train the right person. What matters most is that you're a skilled nurse who cares deeply about patients, can handle sensitive information with discretion, and wants meaningful part-time work that fits around your life. Active nursing license (RN or LPN) — required Phlebotomy experience — highly valued Background in clinical or laboratory settings BS in Biology or related field — a plus Strong organizational skills and comfort managing detailed records Comfortable with Mac OS and standard applications Warm, professional communication style with patients facing sensitive diagnoses Who Thrives Here This role is an excellent fit for retired or semi-retired nurses looking for purposeful part-time work, nurses re-entering the workforce after a career break, or experienced healthcare professionals who want meaningful clinical work without sacrificing the rest of their lives. The fixed daytime schedule — no evenings, weekends, or on-call — makes this role genuinely compatible with caregiving responsibilities, other pursuits, or simply a well-balanced life. About Bedford Research Foundation We are a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) private research institution conducting innovative clinical work independent of traditional government funding. Our small, collaborative team takes pride in the meaningful, specialized nature of our work and the direct impact we have on patients' lives.
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