Per Diem Clinical Research Coordinator

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
90 Blossom Street (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2025
The MGH Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine has an active and growing program in clinical and translational research. Our investigators study a variety of lung diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), pulmonary hypertension, pleural effusion and acute lung injury. The Hariri Optical Imaging Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research group at Massachusetts General Hospital. The focus of the laboratory is on the design, development and clinical translation of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for the detection, diagnosis and monitoring of pulmonary diseases, including lung fibrosis, post-COVID lung disease, smoking and vaping-related lung diseases, lung cancer, and interstitial lung abnormalities. A highly motivated, independent, and organized individual with an interest in medicine is sought for a Research Coordinator position. The primary role of the successful candidate will be to assist in research projects that seek to translate novel imaging and functional cardiopulmonary exercise testing for the detection, diagnosis, and assessment of pulmonary disease, including long COVID. Studies will range from pilot clinical studies and multicenter clinical studies, including participating in and assisting in the screening of potential study subjects, assistance with human subject cardiopulmonary exercise testing and optical imaging studies in the operating room and bronchoscopy suites. These responsibilities may be expanded based on the interests and career goals of the candidate. This is an ideal position for individuals looking to gain research experience in preparation for a career in medicine and/or research. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Participate in data collection in patient imaging studies in the operating rooms and bronchoscopy suites, including interacting with collaborating surgeons, pulmonologists, and radiologists. Manage clinical research protocols/studies including obtaining and maintaining regulatory human subjects approvals, screening for potential subjects, coordinating study subject visits and the collection of data, completion of case report forms, and all other study related materials and correspondence. Assist with multiple research projects including the development and implementation of optical imaging devices and related components, conducting clinical and preclinical imaging studies, ex vivo tissue imaging experiments, and processing, analyzing, and storing data. Assist with machine learning data analysis for disease detection and prediction models (prior machine learning experience not required). Assist with other laboratory activities, such as ordering supplies and equipment. Requirements: Self-motivated candidates with excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and organize workload. Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary collaborative hospital research environment, including with post-doctoral researchers, physicians, engineers, scientists, etc. A strong interest in medical research and patient interaction (prior experience in a clinical setting and/or with human subjects research strongly preferred but not required) A Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Optics, Computational Biology, Physics, Computer Science or related discipline, preferred but not required). Basic computing skills. Prior research or laboratory experience (strongly preferred but not required). Experience with Matlab and/or Python (preferred but not required). 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.