Lab and Data Labeling Coordinator

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Computer Science, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Science, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, Digital Photography, Documentation, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Science, Healthcare, IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Onboarding, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Operations Research, Organizational Skills, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Recruiting Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Social Sciences, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Supply Chain, Support Documentation, Technical Research, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

LOCATION

Fairfax, Virginia

POSTED

30+ days ago

Department: College of Public Health

Classification: Research Staff 12-month

Job Category: Research Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Restricted: Yes

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

Injury remains a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and legal system involvement. Yet the tools used to identify, document, and interpret injuries-particularly among historically marginalized populations-often fall short. The Injury Analytics Lab (IAL) was established to fill this critical gap by developing transformational technologies that integrate clinical, imaging, and contextual data to support more accurate, equitable, and evidence-based decision-making across healthcare and legal systems. Grounded in innovation and driven by social impact, IAL's mission and vision reflect a commitment to reshaping how injuries are understood, documented, and addressed-ultimately advancing systems that are more just, informed, and accessible.

About the Position:

The Lab and Data Labeling Coordinator supports the Injury Analytics Lab (IAL) by assisting with daily research operations, coordinating project logistics, and contributing to the preparation and quality assurance of imaging datasets used in sponsored research. This role requires professional preparation, attention to detail, and the application of accepted principles and practices in research operations and data management. Work is performed under the supervision of faculty investigators and project leaders, with responsibilities appropriate to research technical staff.

Responsibilities:

Research Operations Support

Assists with day-to-day coordination of research activities to ensure compliance with project deliverables;
Supports logistical planning for lab spaces, supplies, and scheduling;
Maintains documentation and procedural updates under supervision of project leadership; and
Serves as point of contact for routine communications among research teams, vendors, and collaborators.

Data Labeling and Quality Assurance

Carries out labeling and annotation tasks for imaging and digital datasets;
Applies established data labeling standards and quality control protocols;
Monitors progress and accuracy of labeling workflows, reporting findings to project leaders; and
Supports integration of labeling results into secure data systems.

Staff and Student Coordination

Provides task-level guidance to graduate assistants, wage staff, and student researchers;
Assists in onboarding and training sessions focused on workflow management and compliance; and
Reviews deliverables and provides feedback under direction of faculty supervisors.

Participant Recruitment and Engagement

Supports recruitment strategies and outreach activities in collaboration with study coordinators;
Assists with scheduling, tracking, and reporting of recruitment activities; and
Compiles recruitment metrics for inclusion in project reports.

Communication and Reporting

Prepares operational summaries and progress updates for review by project leaders;
Contributes to documentation supporting reports, presentations, and proposals; and
Maintains organized records to support compliance and transparency.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in health sciences, computer/data science, social sciences, or a closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience;
Experience managing day-to-day logistics such as scheduling, inventory, equipment, or procurement;
Experience working with research data, including data entry, organization, or management;
Experience providing training or guidance to students, interns, or entry-level staff;
Knowledge of research compliance standards, including IRB, HIPAA, and human subjects' protections;
Knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment management, and supply chain processes;
Knowledge of basic data management principles, including secure storage and version contro

Lab and Data Labeling Coordinator

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

About the Company

George Mason University

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