Clinical Research Coordinator II

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HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II to perform clinical research and patient treatment in conjunction with one or more specified clinical research protocols. Supervised by either a Clinical Site Manager or designee.

This position will be in support of Uniformed Services University’s Graduate School of Nursing. Responsibilities are to perform clinical research and patient treatment inconjunction with multiple specified clinical research protocols for the Military Readiness in Active Duty Service Women: The Impact of the Availability of Water and Basic Sanitation on Hygiene Practices and Urogenital Health. The purpose of this clinical trial is to establish lay user performance criteria for the SavvyCheckTM Vaginal Yeast Test in comparison to standard vaginal yeast culture and identification method for Candida (the Reference Method). Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing of fungi will be used as an aid to explain the nature of discrepancy in the case of discordant results between the lay user-performed SavvyCheckTM Vaginal Yeast Test and standard vaginal yeast culture and identification method for Candida. The position is based at the Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviews new patient records and screens patients for eligibility in participation of research protocol. 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.
• Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data. Maintains weekly/monthly status reports on all patients.
• Acts as a liaison between patients and physicians and serves as a resource for the patients.
• Transcribes and resolves queries of data in case report forms (hardcopy or electronic) and prepares documents, under direction of project heads.
• Adheres to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. Assures that protocol requirements are achieved within Good Clinical Practices.
• Schedules patients for appointments and visits. Assists with monitoring audits/visits for protocols. Travels from their assigned workplace to support protocols at other sites as needed.
• Update and maintain electronic IRB binders with protocol data.
• Enter and maintain participant data in the study database system.
• Works and communicate with projection stakeholders.

Qualifications

 Education and Experience

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

 Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with clinical trial studies and recruitment. 
• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects.
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work with individuals of all levels.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust. 

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a Clinic setting. 

Some 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.