Clinical Research Assistant I - CDP

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HJF is seeking a part-time Clinical Research Assistant I to perform data collection and cleaning. The Clinical Research Assistant will assist the Research Associate with actigraphy processing, scoring and analyses, and developing visual displays of quantitative information. This is the first of four levels of clinical research assistants and works under the guidance and direction of senior staff.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences' Consortium for Defense Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians of military-connected individuals.

This effort involves working on a research study under Dr. Gena Glickman to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-component sleep health intervention in improving sleep quality and psychological health outcomes, including suicidality, among participating Marines.

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.

This is a one year, part-time position scheduled for 21 hours per week.

• Establishes and maintains database files and progress reports for studies, projects, and programs.
• Performs administrative duties such as assisting in maintaining study databases and files and scheduling study appointments.
• Assists in developing and submitting papers, abstracts, manuscripts, presenting studies, and developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments.
• Will participate in field visits.
• Assists with the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations including editing and formatting documents. Distributes manuscripts and reports to all scientific collaborators as required.
• Assists with conducting actigraphy processing, scoring and analyses, and developing visual displays of quantitative information (especially related to sleep data).
• Conduct feedback interviews and data entry.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medical terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
• Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to obtain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

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

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $19.33-$26.44. Actual hourly pay 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.