Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

21d•$20 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will work with Dr. Jonathan Greenberg and the team at the Mass General Brigham Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research (CHOIR) in the Department of Psychiatry. The primary assignment is an NIH (NCCIH)-funded R01 study testing a four-week, live-video mind-body intervention for young adults with co-occurring anxiety, intended to help prevent chronic concussion symptoms. The intervention teaches skills such as mindfulness, deep breathing, cognitive behavioral skills, and psychoeducation. The CRC may also support other research projects as needed. This mentored role offers research experience in clinical psychology, psychosocial determinants of health, mind-body treatment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The CRC will coordinate and carry out study activities, work with participants and research colleagues, and contribute to team meetings, trainings, and presentations. Faculty and departmental support is available for graduate-school applications; the role also offers opportunities to contribute to scholarly research through co-authorships and presentations. The position requires in-person work four out of five days per week at 15 New Chardon Street and is designated hybrid. Work hours are typically 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend tasks due to patient scheduling. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours. The listed hourly pay range is $20.16–$37.86, with a pay range also stated as up to $29.01 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, writing, and organizational skills.
Well-organized, self-motivated, attentive to detail, and able to take initiative.
Ability to problem-solve, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage time and workload with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently and interact effectively with patients and a multidisciplinary team.
Proficiency with administrative software, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
Availability to work in person four out of five days per week.
Availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work due to patient scheduling.

Nice To Haves

Prior health care or research experience is preferred; research-setting experience is considered ideal.
Experience interacting with patients and familiarity with IRB processes may provide an advantage.
Ability to conduct basic AI searches.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and carry out study activities.
Screen, recruit, consent, enroll, and retain study participants, primarily by phone or Zoom.
Gather data from study participants and conduct study assessments and follow-ups.
Support participant follow-up and facilitate adherence to the intervention.
Administer participant surveys electronically using REDCap.
Enter and manage data; maintain study records, databases, and documents.
Ensure compliance with federal and IRB regulations.
Assist with IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
Process participant payments.
Conduct literature and library searches.
Assist with grant applications and manuscripts, including data analyses, literature searches, and drafting text.
Provide administrative support as required.
Attend individual and team meetings, trainings, and presentations.
Maintain contact and follow up with study team members, including national recruitment sites and advisory board members.
Work collaboratively with research colleagues while taking initiative and managing priorities independently.