Senior Research Associate

Axle • Rockville, MD

13h • $145,000 - $153,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Axle is seeking a Senior Research Associate (Clinical Protocol Coordinator) to support clinical and basic research programs in the Department of Perioperative Medicine at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The position supports researchers with protocol development and the assembly and review of clinical trial documents; maintains trial documentation and study databases; collects and submits regulatory documents to the IRB and other regulatory bodies; supports participant recruitment and scheduling; and trains staff and investigators on protocol submission processes.

The position is based at the NIH campus, is telework eligible, and follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule of 40 hours per week. The salary range is $145,000–$153,000 USD.

Requirements

• Master's degree in General Medical and Health Services.
• CITI certification.
• Previous clinical trial work.
• Experience liaising with regulatory authorities.
• Experience training clinical trial site staff.
• Experience coordinating project meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist researchers with protocol development and the assembly and review of clinical trial documents.
• Maintain trial-related documentation and study databases.
• Collect and submit regulatory documents to the IRB and other regulatory bodies.
• Support participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Train staff and investigators on protocol submission processes.
• Meet with lab members to present updates bi-weekly.
• Present bi-weekly clinical updates on patient enrollment, trial progress, recruitment, data collection, and regulatory and clinical data.
• Generate weekly reports outlining the progress and status of ongoing activity.
• Enter and oversee data storage in the database.
• Work with investigators to facilitate patient care during clinical visits.
• Meet with investigators and update them on trial status and protocol and regulatory updates.
• Compile data and produce presentations for scientific or regulatory meetings.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) match up to 5%.
• Educational benefits for career growth.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Flexible spending accounts, including healthcare FSA, parking reimbursement account, dependent care assistance program, and transportation reimbursement account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior