Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:


We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to work on the clinical research projects in the laboratory of Dr. Andrew T. Chan, Chief of the Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Unit at MGH. The CTEU and the Division of Gastroenterology are research units within the Department of Medicine. The Chan Laboratory's mission is to advance epidemiologic investigation for the translation of discoveries into effective clinical interventions. Specifically, we are looking for someone to assist in our ongoing clinical trials in the prevention and interception of gastrointestinal diseases, including cancers, and other translational projects related to nutrition, the gut microbiome, and health and disease. All of our studies aim to advance our understanding of the molecular basis of disease with a goal of identifying biomarkers for use in precision medicine.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


The selected candidate will work independently to coordinate clinical research projects supervised by the principal investigator and other investigators within the CTEU. Candidates will be expected to navigate clinical interactions with physicians, clinical research staff, and study participants and troubleshoot clinical issues independently with collaborative guidance from colleagues. The candidate will join our team of clinical research coordinators and researchers to screen and identify eligible participants, coordinate patient interactions during study visits, and collect and process biospecimens critical to the outcome of our trials. The person will interact directly with physicians and their administrators as well as trial regulatory personnel. In addition, the research coordinator will also be expected to perform established biobanking protocols (e.g.stool and blood processing).


The Clinical Research Coordinator will be expected to work full time in-person (40 hours/week) including occasional after or before hours work. There is a possibility that limited weekend work will be required should trial needs arise. The work is expected to focus on the execution of an increasing portfolio of clinical trials including, but not limited to: feasibility studies of intravenous fluorescent probes that help detect gastrointestinal tumors in a background of normal tissue; and understanding the role of the gut microbiome in cancer outcomes; investigating the role of coffee metabolites in improving survival after colorectal cancer; several biorepository studies that focus on improving early detection of GI diseases and identifying risk factors contributing to the diagnosis of early-onset colorectal cancer. The research environment is conducive to those individuals interested in eventually pursing advanced medical, graduate, or public health advanced degrees, and especially those with an interest in cancer prevention, the gut microbiome, and nutrition.


The position will begin in May-June 2025.



SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to manage time effectively.


• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.


• Ability to maintain accurate records.


• Ability to organize, analyze, summarize, and present data.


• Experience in a clinical environment or biobanking preferred.


• Experience in cancer and/or nutrition related research are preferred.


• Experience and proficiency in wet laboratory techniques conducive to biobanking procedures (pipetting, nucleic acid extractions, sterile technique) are required.



Qualifications

EDUCATION:



Bachelor's degree (conferred or expected Spring 2025) or equivalent in Nutrition or Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or related Pre-medicine discipline required.


Individuals with a M.S. or equivalent in one of these disciplines are encouraged to apply and will be considered for a CRC II position.



ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1+ year of biomedical laboratory experience or equivalent clinical research training (internships / undergraduate research) preferred. This additional laboratory or clinical research experience is expected to have occurred beyond traditional course work.



EEO Statement

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