Senior Research Coordinator

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Senior Research Coordinator to develop, edit, document, and package protocols, consent forms and other regulatory documents for assigned medical centers, and special projects. Responsible for the execution and completion of protocol compliance actions leading to final IRB Approval. Conducts data cleaning and basic statistical analyses and table preparation. Prepares manuscripts and conference presentations.

This position will be in support of 711 Human Performance Wing, Air and Space Biosciences Division, Performance Resiliency and Optimization (PRO) Initiative support.

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.

• Support design and implementation of psychological and physiological performance
  enhancement interventions by using expert skills in human performance research.
• Prepare and maintain test results, technical information, reports, and briefings on progress,
  and provide evaluation, analysis and recommendations for ongoing and proposed human
  performance research.
• Have the organizational skills necessary to obtain and manage research data from multiple
  sources, including electronic data and cloud-based interfaces, in coordination with the chief
  data scientist.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks associated with research: obtain and maintain
  applicable IRB, HRPO, IACUC, IBC, MOU, and data sharing agreements. To include
  providing audit trails to assure protocol compliance; identify problems and/or inconsistencies
  and monitor subjects' progress.
• Perform and complete assignments involving work with diverse and dynamic groups. The
  contractor shall establish and maintain a constant and effective working relationship within
  the division, the directorate, 711 HPW, MAJCOMs, Air Staff, academia, business, and
  industry customers, partners and stakeholders for coordination, support and changes to the
  scope of assigned work. The contractor shall maintain effective working relationships with
  principal investigators, program managers, researchers and support staff involved in the
  acquisition of medical systems and conduct of human performance research.
• Shall have an exceptionally high capacity for working autonomously and performing
  assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Provide inherent research support to execute the data management strategy and human
  subject participation in accordance with the approved IRB protocol. The contractor shall
  continually assess and report progress toward accomplishment of these efforts.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Master of Science degree preferred related to a social science and/or research focused field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience required. Shall have at least five (5) years of experience in operational research and evaluation in the area of human performance research.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Shall have expertise in human performance research and shall be able to support design and
  implementation of psychological and physiological performance enhancement interventions.
  No specific expertise in psychology is needed. However, the demonstrated ability to learn
  and implement a standard research protocol, with minor on the spot modifications is
  necessary.
• Shall have demonstrated experience in technical writing and communication.
• Must be familiar with Federal and Department of Defense Institutional Review Board activities and Institutional Biosafety Committee actions.
• Must be able to set and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $67,500-$86,700. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

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.