Clinical Research Assistant I

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HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to perform data collection by conducting research interviews. The Clinical Research Assistant will recruit and screen subjects for research studies and collects baseline and follow up data from subjects. This is the first of four levels of clinical research assistants and works under the guidance and direction of senior staff.

This position will be in support of Intrepid Spirit Center at Fort Belvoir at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center. The Intrepid Spirit Center at Fort Belvoir is a DoD institute dedicated to providing cutting-edge evaluation, treatment, and research for service members dealing with complex interactions of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and psychological health (PH) conditions. This position will support research related to creative arts therapies as well as physical, mental, and emotional well-being of service members with a history of TBI and/or comorbid PH conditions. Specifically, this position will support a research study investigating the impact of art therapy on posttraumatic stress symptoms and emotional regulation in a population of service members and veterans.

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.

• Performs administrative duties such as: assisting in maintaining study database and files as well as scheduling study appointments; assisting in developing and submitting grants, papers and abstracts, manuscripts and presenting studies, developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments; participates in field visits.
• Interaction with study subjects, including recruitment, screening, consenting, interviewing, and data collection.
• Creates, collects, disseminates, and maintains appropriate study data. Provides basic data analysis and interpretation.
• Maintain research project records in compliance with study, IRB(s), and organizational requirements, ensure that paperwork is properly stored/maintained according to regulations.
• Assist with data entry, data coding, data analysis, QA/QC, and other study-related administrative procedures. Perform literature searches using Pubmed, PsychInfo, or other databases.
• 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.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.
  
  • Previous clinical academic, internship and/or professional experience strongly preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and demonstrated interpersonal skills required to work successfully and professionally within multi-disciplinary teams and with participants.
• General understanding of clinical research.
• Knowledge of relevant scientific principles and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in solving problems.
• Ability to develop rapport with participants over the telephone.
• Skill in using computers and relevant software, including electronic clinical data capture system, SPSS, Excel, Endnote, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to obtain and/or maintain a T1 Public Trust with CAC.

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 clinic, hospital, or office environment.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $18.25-$25.96. 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.