Clinical Research Coordinator

The Geneva Foundation•Fort Jackson, LA

21h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team coordinating research activities that may include assistance with clinical patient outcomes collection, recruiting research participants, data collection and management, on-site regulatory assistance, and other research activities as assigned. The Clinical Research Coordinator may also assist with report generation and project close-out support. 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 "A Prospective Investigation of Conservative Care for Grade IV Femoral Neck Stress Fractures and “Flash Signs” in Military Trainees (MIRROR Project 67)." The goal of this project is to evaluate whether conservative management of Grade IV femoral neck stress fractures (50–75% involvement) improves military retention and reduces separation compared to surgical treatment, while also assessing the predictive value of the flash sign, the reliability of fracture grading between providers, and differences in cost, recovery timelines, and health outcomes across treatment approaches. This is an on-site position assigned to the Moncrief Army Health Clinic at Fort Jackson, SC. A thorough government background check will be required.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required
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

Nice To Haves

2-4 years experience in clinical research preferred
2-4 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
Certification or licensure as an Athletic Trainer (ATC), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Physical Therapist (PT)
Experience working in orthopedic, sports medicine, rehabilitation, or clinical research settings
Familiarity with outcome assessments and patient functional evaluations
Certification or licensure in a relevant clinical discipline (e.g., ATC, PTA, PT) is a plus, but not required to apply

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
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
Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic study related procedures
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.)