Research Coordinator I

Join the HJF Team!

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.

This position will be in support of the Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP) in the Department of Military and Emergency Medicine (MEM) at the Uniformed Services University (USU), Bethesda, MD.

• Reviews patient records and screens patients for eligibility in participation of research protocols. Interviews patients for protocols and collects and analyzes appropriate data for recruitment purposes, determine patient commitment, and obtains informed consent. Educates patients about the research protocol, their roles in the protocols, and any other vital information. Serves as a resource for the patients and acts as a liaison between patients, physicians, and research team members.
• Collaborates with site coordinators, PI, and other research personnel to facilitate project operations.
• Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data. Maintains weekly/monthly status reports on all patients.
• Writes protocol applications and consent forms for Institutional Review Boards. Prepares and submits required documentation for the conduct of the study in eIRB, including initial approvals, modifications, continuing review, and study closures.
• Manages all regulatory activities and aids in building project management documents (e.g. standard operating procedures, annual progress reports, addenda, etc.) This includes updating/maintaining regulatory requirements and maintaining accurate regulatory-compliant program/study binders.
• Schedules participants for visits and exercise testing. Assists with monitoring audits for protocols. Travels from assigned workplace to support protocols at other sites as needed.
• Performs laboratory procedures to assist supervisors with various testing, assays, and experiments. Maintains laboratory equipment and schedules or performs general procedures such as monitoring, calibration, and preventive maintenance.
• Compiles, coordinates, and assists in the collection, processing, and submission of data in a timely and organized manner. Creates and maintains accurate documents and records in multiple databases/software programs. Transcribes and resolves queries of data in case report forms and prepares documents, under supervision.
• Adheres to legal, professional, and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. Assures that the protocol requirements are achieved in compliance with established guidelines and quality control standards.
• 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.

• This position will take place primarily in a office/laboratory setting.

• Bacherlor's Degree
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required

• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare systems, and clinical research processes.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and critical reasoning skills.
• Excellent computer skills and an ability to assist in investigation and remediation of data issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaboration abilities to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Phlebotomy experience required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check

All 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.