Research Associate I

at  The Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJF is seeking a Research Associate I to perform research and/or development in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff. Exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Performs limited analysis and interpretation of results.
This position will be in support of of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Department of Family Medicine, which is based in Bethesda, MD. The project, COMBAT PAIN, is an innovative clinical trial aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of combined acupuncture and CBT in the effort of improving the management of pain and patient outcomes in primary care settings.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit participants for the trial using standard and innovative
• Plans, conducts, and completes informed consent procedures and investigations under supervision
• Maintains study binders and paperwork in accordance with
• Completes capture of data elements into the study management software/database
• Assists with the writing and editing of experimental results for publication in technical and peer-reviewed journals.
• Performs routine data analysis and verifies and corrects data
• Maintains records and documentation regarding assigned
• Documents current or new procedures or protocols for sample selection, data collection, data processing, and/or statistical estimation.
• Submits protocol application and consent forms on behalf of PI to local Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Ensures that regulatory documents are maintained and are up to
• Ensures that all amendments, continuing reviews and adverse events have been submitted to the IRB.
• Maintains accurate regulatory compliant program/study binders for each
• Responsible for updates and maintenance of regulatory requirements such as the investigator’s CVs, and changes in PI.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree
• Minimum of 0-2 years’ experience required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of clinical
• Experience creating and maintaining source documents preferred
• Experience recruiting and consenting subjects
• Ability to meet deadlines of projects
• Good communication and analytical
• Experience with data management platforms such as REDCAP
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Highly organized
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly skilled with Microsoft office and Google Suite
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

• Recruit participants for the trial using standard and innovative
• Plans, conducts, and completes informed consent procedures and investigations under supervision
• Maintains study binders and paperwork in accordance with
• Completes capture of data elements into the study management software/database
• Assists with the writing and editing of experimental results for publication in technical and peer-reviewed journals.
• Performs routine data analysis and verifies and corrects data
• Maintains records and documentation regarding assigned
• Documents current or new procedures or protocols for sample selection, data collection, data processing, and/or statistical estimation.
• Submits protocol application and consent forms on behalf of PI to local Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Ensures that regulatory documents are maintained and are up to
• Ensures that all amendments, continuing reviews and adverse events have been submitted to the IRB.
• Maintains accurate regulatory compliant program/study binders for each
• Responsible for updates and maintenance of regulatory requirements such as the investigator’s CVs, and changes in PI.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role