Clinical Research Assistant III - The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant III to support research conducted at the Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (MTBI2) under the Uniformed Services University, on the Investigating training associated blast pathology (INVICTA) study. The Clinical Research Assistant III will be responsible for the evaluation of volunteer study participants. They will be primarily responsible for the administration of study assessments and questionnaires to research study participants (neurocognitive, neurophysologic, neurosomatosenory, and neuromotor study assessments), but will also be involved with tasks such as recruitment and enrollment of participants, data collection and analysis.

Learn more about the project: Investigating Training Associated Blast Pathology (INVICTA).

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.

• Recruits and screens subjects for research studies. Collects baseline and follow up data from subjects. Checks for validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality assurance requirements and clinical relevance.
• Establishes and maintains database files and uploads into the established electronic data capture platform. May perform data analysis and interpretation.
• Performs scientific literature searches, identification and retrieval.
• Performs administrative duties that will assist in the development and submitting grants, papers and abstracts, manuscripts and presenting studies or production of study protocol manuals and data collection instruments.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Social Science (i.e., Sociology, Psychology) or related fields
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medical terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
• Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments.
• Skill in statistical interpretation and data analysis using statistical software and/or spreadsheets and database software applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Phlebotomy experience required.

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance

Physical Capabilities 

• Requires ability to be on one’s feet, as well as to bend or kneel, to place and remove sensors or leads.
• May require the ability to work with both individuals and groups of patients and will require 30% of travel to field location for the conduct of study assessments.
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Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $50,100-$65,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.