Psychology Research Operations Lead

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a Research Operations Administrator to support researchers in labs and oversee the Psychology Study Pool and compliance with IRB requirements.

Reporting to the Executive Director in Psychology, the role manages onboarding, space planning, and department operations, including time approvals for Research Assistants and coordination of events and communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in higher education.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; psychology background helpful but not required.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Customer service orientation with strong organizational, logistical, and time management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot using creative problem-solving and critical thinking.
• CITI Certification required within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Manage Research Programs, including onboarding/offboarding for 300+ researchers across 30 labs.
• Oversee Psychology Study Pool, including SONA updates and IRB oversight/compliance.
• Coordinate local procedures for human subject payments and restricted fund tracking.
• Manage Research Facilities, space planning coordination, and collaboration with Building Ops on office needs.
• Support Department Operations and personnel requests; approve time for Research Assistants; manage equipment tagging.
• Coordinate research events and assist with department communications.

Skills

Higher education experience

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Customer service

Learn new systems

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a Research Operations Administrator to support researchers in labs and oversee the Psychology Study Pool and compliance with IRB requirements.

Reporting to the Executive Director in Psychology, the role manages onboarding, space planning, and department operations, including time approvals for Research Assistants and coordination of events and communications.