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Clinical Research Coordinator

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
151 Merrimac Street (Show on map)
Mar 14, 2026
The Recovery Research Institute (RRI) within the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Department of Psychiatry is recruiting a full-time clinical research coordinator to begin in the late spring/early summer of 2026 and help coordinate National Institute of Health (NIH) funded studies that will investigate substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services. The coordinator will be responsible for a variety of study-related tasks, including participant management (e.g., recruitment, enrollment, and follow-ups), correspondence with the Institutional Review Board (IRB), study data management, and assistance with grant administration and submissions.
The ideal applicant demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and an independent work ethic. This individual will be joining an established team of faculty and staff, including other research coordinators. Good communication skills and an affinity for teamwork are critical. This role may require some occasional travel. The candidate will be supervised by Dr. John F. Kelly, Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry, Founder and Director of the Research Recovery Institute; Founder and Director of the National Center on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery; and Associate Director of the Center for Addiction Medicine.
As part of your application, please upload a single PDF document containing your 1) curriculum vitae, 2) cover letter, and 3) responses to the following questions:
1. Why are you interested in working at the Recovery Research Institute?
2. What are your plans for further education (if any) and/or what are your career goals?
3. What skills or previous research experience do you have that would make you an asset to the Recovery Research Institute?
4. What specific skills and experiences do you hope to gain from your experience at the RRI?
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
-Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verifies that all sponsor requirements are met.
-Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews.
-Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.
-Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
-Documents patient visits and procedures.
-Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures.
-Assists with interviewing study subjects.
-Assists with study regulator submissions.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.



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.
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