Senior Clinical Research Associate - Vascular Surgery

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to monitor the execution of clinical trials associated with specific projects and ensure that all necessary steps are taken towards safety provisions and all regulations are adhered to.

This position will be in support of the Vascular Service in Department of Surgery at the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), located on Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. The specific interest of the study is the development of improved hemodialysis machines.

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.

• Coordinates all study activities across collaborating sites.
• Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data. Maintains weekly/monthly status reports.
• Ensures that regulatory documents are maintained and are up to date.
• Experience with IACUC protocols with the ability to submit, edit, and modify protocols.
• Assists research team to identify problems in the research design or analysis methodology and trends in treatment.
• Acts as a liaison between staff and physicians.
• Prepares and maintains manual and computerized data according to prescribed standards.
• Assists with monitoring audits/visits for protocols. Travels from their assigned workplace to support protocols at other sites as needed.
• 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

• Master's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline required.
• Minimum of 9-10 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be familiar with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee activities.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of medical specialties.
• Working knowledge of all applicable federal and military regulations regarding the use of animal subjects in research.
• Must be able to set and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals of all levels.
• Specialized animal training.
• Ability 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, clinic, laboratory, or hospital setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $88,600-$100,000. 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.