"Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA)"

Job Summary

The Adams Lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA) to support clinical and community-based studies focused on youth suicide prevention and digital mental health.

The CRCA will coordinate moderately complex aspects of one or more NIH- and foundation-funded projects examining:

• Real-time monitoring of suicide risk using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and smartphone-based platforms
• Development and pilot testing of Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs) for suicide prevention
• Community-engaged adaptation of culturally responsive suicide prevention interventions
• Multi-site implementation studies in partnership with academic and community organizations

The position works under the direction of the Principal Investigator (Leslie Adams, PhD, MPH) and plays a central role in participant coordination, safety monitoring, institutional review board compliance, and community engagement.

This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of public mental health, digital health innovation, and equity-focused suicide prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, community partners, sponsors, and regulatory bodies, coordinate studies from start-up through close-out
• Screen participants for eligibility and obtain informed consent/assent according to protocol
• Coordinate participant onboarding to smartphone-based EMA and digital monitoring platforms; troubleshoot technical issues
• Monitor real-time safety alerts and implement protocol-defined suicide risk escalation procedures under PI supervision
• Maintain research databases (e.g., REDCap), track recruitment and retention metrics, and complete case report forms
• Ensure compliance with research protocols; assist with IRB submissions, renewals, and regulatory documentation
• Coordinate qualitative interviews and focus groups, including scheduling, documentation, and data management
• Support multi-site coordination with collaborating institutions, global and community partners
• Represent the research team at community outreach events and stakeholder meetings, including occasional evenings/weekends
• Assist with participant incentive tracking and study budget coordination
• Maintain essential regulatory and safety documentation in accordance with institutional requirements
• Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits

About the Adams Lab

The Adams Lab conducts research to prevent suicide and reduce mental health disparities among diverse and marginalized youth. Our work integrates digital health, ecological momentary assessment, community-engaged methods, and implementation science to understand near-term suicide risk and develop scalable, equitable interventions.

We focus on:

• Identifying dynamic risk processes using real-time data
• Designing developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive digital interventions
• Strengthening partnerships between academic institutions and community organizations
• Advancing evidence-based strategies to improve access to effective suicide prevention tools

Our research spans clinical, community, and global contexts and emphasizes rigorous methodology, ethical safety monitoring, and equity-centered design. The lab fosters a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values intellectual curiosity, cultural humility, and scientific rigor. This position is particularly well-suited for individuals interested in psychiatry, clinical psychology, public health, digital health innovation, or medical school.

A two-year commitment is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and highly motivated
• Experience working with diverse patient populations
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Highly detail oriented
• BA/BS in Psychology, Public Health, or a related field
• Clinical research experience, particularly with mental health patients
• Knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP) in clinical research
• Ability to organize work and multi-task
• Experience with maintenance of clinical study binders and interface with electronic record-keeping methodologies

Education & Experience (Required)

Two-year college degree and two years related work experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Certifications & Licenses

Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more

Working Conditions

Occasional evening and weekend hours. Hybrid: This position is based on the Stanford main campus.

Salary

The expected pay range for this position is $34.56 to $40.30 per hour.