Research Coordinator II- Integrative Pain Management - The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJF is seeking a Research Coordinator II to write, edit, document, and package protocols, consent forms and other regulatory documents for all assigned medical centers. Responsible for protocols from all sponsors (federal and non-federal) and completing all actions for the protocol to receive final IRB Approval.

This position will be in support of the Defense & Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management (DVCIPM) at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), San Antonio, TX.

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.

• Knowledgeable and proficient with the content of DVCIPM protocols.  Identifies 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. 
• Assists in writing and/or editing, organization and management of protocols. Supports protocols at Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) at BAMC, HJF and USUHS. 
• Communicates with the Department of Research Programs (DRP) and other appropriate departments and/or institutions ensuring compliance with regulatory affairs and requirements of relevance to the Institutional Review Boards (IRB).
• Implements study once approvals have been obtained. Identifies issues with research design or analysis methodology once protocol implementation has started and monitors for trends in patient response to treatment.  Submits protocol revisions as required to DRP and the Henry Jackson Foundation and the (HJF) Regulatory Affairs office.  Submits annual progress reports to DRP, HJF and USUHS as required.
• Collects, organizes catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data and maintains status reports on all patients. Maintains quality assurance and recordkeeping procedures and manages appropriate subject records in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and standards.
• Enters data entry assuring a high level of accuracy within the database. Analyzes data generated from the database.  May supervises data entry by the research staff.  May organize data for analysis.
• Participates and leads site specific information for the research meetings monthly to discuss current and future projects and to exchange pertinent findings and ideas which may affect future plans of a research project.
• Participates in the preparation of data for presentation at scientific meetings, and for publication in scientific journals.
• Educates patients and their families on research protocol, purpose of the research, procedures, patient responsibilities, answers questions, and discusses risks and benefits of participation. Explains and obtains Informed Consent.
• Uses interviewing skills to elicit information from patients and their families in order to gather appropriate data to be utilized for patient care and documentation for database entry.
• Provides assistance, consultation, assessment and monitoring of patients participating in or being evaluated for enrollment in project studies for actual and/or potential health problems.
• Provides feedback to the Site PI in order to monitor the quality of patient care and issues that affect protocol adherence and program operations.
• Provides direction, feedback and evaluation of research support personnel, to include research associates and assistants.
• Collaborates with the DVCIPM Program Director and Managers to assess, evaluate and maintain training standards and to address the educational needs of the staff. Provide site specific regulatory guidance and training to employees as needed.
• Communicates with other departments to ensure staff has the relevant tools for their jobs including the appropriate cross-training, as needed.
• Assists in recruitment, selection, and ongoing development of the research team, including strategic planning, i.e., advising the Medical Director, PI and/or Program Manager of future resource requirements.
• May assist with supervising junior research assistant staff.
• Participates in professional activities including association meetings, seminars, workshops, symposia, and review of current professional literature.
• Completes other projects as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree 
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary for performing clinical responsibilities related to research protocols  
• Knowledge of the causes of pain and modalities of pain control 
• Ability to take initiative and develop proposal / protocols
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete files.
• Must be familiar with Institutional Review Board activities and Institutional Biosafety Committee actions.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Work Environment

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

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $27.72-$28.85. Actual salary 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.