Research Coordinator

About The Position

The Research Coordinator provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team coordinating research activities that may include recruiting research participants, data collection and management and other research activities as assigned. The Research Coordinator will assist with report generation and project close-out support.

This is an on-site position assigned to the Tripler Army Medical Center and the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic. A thorough government background check will be required.

About The Project:

The position will support the Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation Research for Operational Readiness (MIRROR) Program. This program was established to support the execution of clinically relevant research to advance the care of service members with non-combat related musculoskeletal injury (MSI). Headquartered at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), MIRROR provides coordination and support of inter-service and inter-disciplinary partnerships across military treatment facilities (MTFs), military training centers (MTCs), and civilian academic centers to execute cutting-edge research in order to mitigate the burden of MSI on military readiness.

This role will specifically contribute to a research initiative titled, "PREDICT: Predicting Resilience Effects on Downstream Injuries and Costs over Time". This project aims to understand the roles of resilience and coping in successful recovery and will advance knowledge in areas of injury prevention, reduction and rehabilitation by uncovering confounders to successful management, treatment and rehabilitation. We are interested in knowing if self-reported resilience and/or coping, measured at the first appointment for the injury, can predict if a person will recover, how long it will take, whether it will become a recurrent problem, and how many limited duty days the injury will translate to.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $55,000. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times

Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and infection control procedures

Plan and coordinate the initiation of research study protocol, and the implementation of operating policies and procedures

Plan, implement and maintain data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol; may coordinate the collection and analysis of research data

Demonstrate proficiency in performing study related clinical procedures and interventions

Recruit, instruct and coordinate research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope

Coordinate the day-to-day activities of technical support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research/clinical protocol, as appropriate to the position; may perform aspects of research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectives

Organize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other events associated with research activities; may perform and/or coordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research objectives

Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research

Interact and communicate effectively with Principal Investigator, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the funding organization

Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station

Create and adhere to a data quality and quality assurance plan

Assist with interim and annual reports. S/he will be the primary liaison at the data collection site and will be responsible for explaining the project to military personnel associated with the study

Complete required and applicable research training needed to complete research

Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.) MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

None QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience required

2-4 years experience in clinical research preferred

2-4 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired

Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication

Must be organized, attentive to detail, and posses a positive, friendly and professional demeanor

Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner

Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software

Knowledge of CFR, GCP and ICH guidelines

Must possess current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification and maintain it during the term of the contract