Clinical Research Associate II - Center for Deployment Psychology

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation For The Advancement Of Military Medicine • Bethesda, MD

251d • $57,650 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Associate II who monitors the execution of clinical research studies as well as performs data collection for multiple research projects related to creative arts therapies. The Clinical Research Associate will provide regulatory support for associated clinical research projects and will assist in recruitment and data collection efforts. Ensures that all necessary steps are taken towards safety provisions and all regulations are adhered. This position will be in support of National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). NICoE is a DoD institute dedicated to providing cutting-edge evaluation, treatment, and research for service members dealing with complex interactions of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and psychological health (PH) conditions. The position will provide support for a portfolio of creative arts therapies research projects including two main projects. The first project evaluates the impact of art therapy on posttraumatic stress symptoms and the second projects assesses the ability of wearable sensors to quantify movement during dance movement therapy.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience required
• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects.
• Must be familiar with Institutional Review Board activities and Institutional Biosafety Committee actions.
• Familiarity with clinical research methods.
• Excellent communication and demonstrated interpersonal skills required to work successfully and professionally within multi-disciplinary teams and with participants.
• Skill in using computers and relevant software, including electronic clinical data capture system, SPSS, Excel, Endnote, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to obtain and/or maintain a T3 Secret Clearance with CAC.

Nice To Haves

• Background in neuroscience or creative arts therapies research is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Submits protocol application and consent forms on behalf of PI to local Institutional Review Board (IRB). Ensures that all amendments, continuing reviews and adverse events have been submitted to the IRB.
• Assists with study recruitment and data collection efforts.
• Ensures that regulatory documents are maintained and are up to date. Maintains accurate regulatory compliant program/study binders for each study.
• Assures sufficient investigator qualifications, training, facility resources, laboratories, equipment, and staff to properly support studies.
• Monitors and assesses the clinical research site's patient recruitment and retention success.
• Assists with the preparation of project-related deliverables and broader dissemination efforts (e.g., written manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and annual reports to study sponsor).
• May train other Clinical Research Associates or Assistants.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings and retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree