Clinical Research Coordinator I

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
15 New Chardon Street (Show on map)
Mar 11, 2025
The Behavioral Medicine (BMED) Program in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a clinical research coordinator level I (CRC I). The BMED Program is a multidisciplinary group with a longstanding commitment to conduct clinical research focused on developing, validating and disseminating psychosocial interventions that prevent and treat chronic illness. The CRC I will be responsible for assisting with studies as detailed below. The CRC I may collaborate with other members of the research team, faculty, and staff of the BMED Program, but will also be expected to take initiative and work well independently. Due to the time- or deadline-sensitive nature of many projects, the pace of work may be demanding at times. Other projects are long-term and require constant attention to prioritization. This position offers valuable research experience in clinical psychology, health psychology, behavioral intervention development, heart disease, substance use, smoking cessation, qualitative and quantitative methods, conducting research with vulnerable populations, and both hospital- and community-based recruitment. It is an ideal position for people looking to apply to graduate school in clinical psychology or a related field. The CRC I will primarily work on clinical intervention studies related to HIV/AIDS care and prevention domestically. Specifically, the applicant will work on the following studies: One-Mind One-Heart: This study will establish the feasibility and acceptability of a novel, text-enhanced integrative behavioral intervention "One Mind-One Heart (OM-OH)," aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in older people with HIV (OPWH). By addressing CVD, a significant co-morbidity that affects a growing number of OPWH in psychological distress due to shared pathophysiology linked to systemic inflammation, this work will be instrumental in improving the health and well-being of PWH across the lifespan. UpGage: This study will involve collaboration between clinical psychology researchers, Fenway Health leaders and staff, and structurally disadvantaged people who use stimulants. We aim to identify critical barriers to HIV prevention services, and unmet (e.g., psychosocial, and structural) needs via in-depth qualitative interviews; select evidence-based intervention content (e.g., skill-building problem-solving and emotion-focused coping skills) to meet these needs; and refine the selected interventions, with provider key stakeholder feedback, to be optimized for implementation in Fenway Health. In addition to assisting with the management of the specific projects listed above, the CRC I may also have a role with grant administration. Specifically, the CRC I may help to create, edit, and format documents for grant applications (e.g., budgets), learn grant application systems, and manage submission of grant applications. The CRC I may also assist in the preparation of the scientific components of grant applications, including by conducting literature reviews and preparing summaries of existing science. Finally, the CRC I will also be responsible for various administrative tasks in the BMED Program. These may include corresponding with the IRB and study sponsors, ordering office supplies, managing office space, coordinating meetings, coordinating updates to the BMED website, handling PIs' expenses, among others. Ideal applicants will demonstrate, preferably through prior research experience, a strong interest in pursuing clinical psychology and/or mental health research. Applicants focused on behavioral medicine, HIV, substance use, health psychology, women's health, public health, and/or mental health in global settings are strongly encouraged to apply. The applicant should be comfortable working with diverse issues related to sexuality, gender, drug use, and mental health. More information about the BMED Program and current research is available on our webpage: https://www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/treatments-and-services/behavioral-medicine-program. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously Create, edit, and format administrative components of grant applications Assist in writing and preparing federally funded grant applications Organize, clean, and prepare data and data collection systems Data entry and quality control procedures Analyze both qualitative (NVivo) and quantitative (SPSS) data Work closely with an interdisciplinary team Monitor and evaluate protocol compliance Create, submit, and maintain ethics applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and materials for a variety of domestic and international ethics committees Adhere strictly to all Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines and confidentiality requirements Perform clerical/organizational work, quality control, and budget management, if needed Recruit/screen/enroll study participants, as needed Assist in participant recruitment across MGH clinics and community organizations, as needed Assist in manuscript preparation, and submission SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Strong organizational and time management skills required Excellent attention to detail required Ability to concurrently handle multiple projects required Ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals required Ability to work independently required Excellent verbal and written communication skills required Technological fluency with Microsoft Office Suite required Excellent problem-solving skills strongly desired Ability to independently take initiative strongly desired Knowledge of statistics and SPSS desired EDUCATION: Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in related field (i.e., psychology, sociology, biological sciences, statistics, public health) EXPERIENCE: Required: Background in psychology or mental health discipline Preferred: Human subjects research experience Experience working with diverse groups of individuals WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily through the MGH Behavioral Medicine Program in collaboration with domestic and international research partners. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.