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

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II to perform on-site data collection for a randomized clinical trial. The clinical research assistant will recruit, screen, and enroll participants for the study; collect baseline and follow-up data; perform data entry; conduct qualitative research interviews; manage research data; attend research team meetings; and assist with data analysis and report writing.

This position will be in support of a randomized clinical trial at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. The aim of the clinical trial is to investigate the efficacy of music therapy for chronic pain management in active duty service members.

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, screens, and enrolls participants. Collects baseline and follow up data. Checks for validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality assurance requirements and clinical relevance.
• Performs data entry
• Tracks enrollment and assessment completion statistics
• Assists with secure data storage and management as per study protocol
• Conducts semi-structured interviews with study participants
• Schedules treatment and outcome assessment sessions and places reminder calls to study participants
• Assists with coding of qualitative data
• Performs scientific literature searches, identification and retrieval.
• Performs administrative duties such as: assist with writing of study reports, manuscripts and presenting studies; develop data collection packets; assist music therapist with preparing session-related materials; and provide data tracking updates for weekly study meetings.
• 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 field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 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 using excel and SPSS
• Skill in using REDcap preferred
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills (oral and written English)
• Able to collaborates with diverse people in a respectful manner
• Able to function in accordance with established protocols
• Experience with screening and consenting human research participants
• Experience conducting outcome assessments and managing research data
• Experience maintaining research data records as per study protocols
• CPR certified preferred
• CITI training certifications preferred 
• 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 an office setting.

Compensation

• The hourly range for this position is $20.99-$29.81. 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.