Clinical Research Coordinator, Senior - The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJF is seeking a Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator to perform clinical research and patient treatment in conjunction with one or more specified clinical research protocols. Provides supervision to clinical research professionals assigned to their team. Adheres to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. Assures that protocol requirements are achieved within Good Clinical Practices. Supervised by IDCRP Head, Site Operations or designee.

This position will be in support of the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program (IDCRP) at Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

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.

• Reviews new patient records and screens patients for eligibility in participation of research protocol, interviews patients for protocols and collects and analyzes appropriate data for recruitment purposes, determines patient commitment and obtains informed consent. Educates patients about the research protocol, their roles in the protocols, and any other vital information.
• Assists research team to identify problems in the research design or analysis methodology and trends in patient reactions to treatment.
• Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data. Maintains weekly/monthly status reports on all patients. Assures that protocol requirements are achieved within Good Clinical Practices.
• Acts as a liaison between patients and physicians and serves as a resource for the patients. Acts as a research case manager for the patients where appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains manual and computerized data in patient study books according to prescribed standards.
• Transcribes and resolves queries of data in case report forms (hardcopy or electronic) and prepares documents, under direction of project heads, reporting statistical analyses and descriptive data from patient's study books to be used in research reports
• Schedules patients for appointments and visits. Assists with monitoring audits/visits for protocols. Travels from their assigned workplace to support protocols at other sites as needed.
• Provides regulatory administrative support to include regulatory submissions, modifications, reporting and record maintenance.
• Provides equipment and resource acquisition and management support.
• Acts as a liaison between IDCRP research operations and MTF/collaborating partners.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assigned Lead: Provides supervision to clinical research coordinators and/or research associates. May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries. Responsible for employee training, performance evaluations/reviews and personnel work assignments. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required in Scientific Discipline; Preferred MA/MS
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

License and Certification

• BLS Required
• Other professional licensures, certifications, or designations preferred: Phlebotomy Training, CCRC/CCRP

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects.
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills.
• Critical thinking and judgement
• Computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work with individuals of all levels
• Experience in effective team leadership.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T3 Secret Security Clearance.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a clinical setting.

Compensation:

• The annual salary range for this position is $88,600-$120,000.00 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.

Some HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will 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.