Clinical Research Associate II, Part-Time

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HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Associate II who monitors the execution of clinical trials associated with specific projects. Ensures that all necessary steps are taken towards safety provisions and all regulations are adhered. This position is a part-time role up to 10 hours per week.

This position will be in support of the Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program and Research Center (WRESP-RC). The primary mission of the WRESP-RC is to provide refractive surgery to our nation's warfighters so that they might perform their duties on the battlefield without the need for spectacle correction. One of the unique features of the WRESP is that it is not necessarily a "medical "program but a "medical readiness" program. The secondary mission is to critically investigate military aspects of refractive surgery to improve the visual function of America's warfighters on the modern battlefield.

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.

• Assists in the submission of protocol application and consent forms to the local Institutional Review Board (IRB). Ensures that all amendments, continuing reviews and adverse events have been submitted to the IRB.
• Facilitates initiation, monitoring, and closeout of study. Assist in completion of monitoring reports and follow-up letters, which includes providing summaries of the significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and suggest actions to obtain compliance.
• Performs data collection, research source documentation verification against case report form data, including informing the site staff of any entry errors, ensuring GCP are being adhered to and communicating protocol deviations appropriately per SOPs, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepares scientific and technical reports, presentations and publications in collaboration with other study team members.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role; assist in study recruitment, consent process and perform study-related testing on-site, as needed.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in a related scientific discipline required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of medical specialties, specifically Ophthalmology.
• Working knowledge of all applicable federal and military regulations regarding the use of human subjects in research.
• Must be familiar with Institutional Review Board activities and actions.
• Must be able to set and meet deadlines.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment

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

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $27.72-$40.49. Actual hourly pay 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.

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.