Clinical Research Associate I - CDP

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a part-time (21 hours/week) Clinical Research Associate I to perform research and/or development in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff. May exercise technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.

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.

• Plans, conducts, and completes investigations under supervision
• Assists with the writing and editing of experimental results for publication in technical and peer-reviewed journals.
• Performs routine data analysis and verifies and corrects data entry.
• Maintains records and documentation regarding assigned research.
• Documents current or new procedures or protocols for sample selection, data collection, data processing, and/or statistical estimation.
• Conducts actigraphy processing, scoring and analyses, and develops visual displays of quantitative information (especially related to sleep data).
• May train research assistants working on assigned studies.
• 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 required
• Minimum of 0 to 2 years' experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of research procedures
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of all applicable federal and military regulations regarding the use of human and animal subjects in research.
• Must be familiar with Institutional Review Board activities.
• Must be able to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain 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 setting.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $25.38-$36.06. 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.