Job Description
About the Position
The Research Associate I collects and enters study data under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The Research Associate I has primary responsibility under the direction of the Principal Investigator for data extraction and entry in preparation for analysis.
About the Project
The Research Associate will support biomarker discovery and validation studies focused on traumatic brain injury at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. The position provides technical expertise in laboratory methods, biospecimen handling, and data analysis to advance biomarker-driven research programs. The incumbent will assist in protocol development, coordinate study execution, and contribute to scientific reporting, publications, and grant development efforts.
Compensation: $45,000
Bachelor’s degree (Advanced degree preferred) or equivalent work experience required
2-4 years’ experience in research preferred
2-4 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
Responsibilities
Promote safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times
Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and infection control procedures
Prepare research subjects (animal or human) for research study
Execute and maintain research study
Manage study documentation to include accurate and timely filing
Prepare progress reports
Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
Interact and communicate effectively with Principal Investigator, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the funding organization
Procure supplies and equipment as authorized per research budget guidelines
Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
Assist in all phases of the research project to include: recruit research participants, consent volunteers, administer questionnaires, prepare animal research, sanitize animal research areas
Coordinate data collection schedules of all research team members,
Monitor budgets
Create and adhere to a data quality and quality assurance plan
Assist with interim and annual reports. S/he will be the primary liaison at the data collection site and will be responsible for explaining the project to military personnel associated with the study
Make travel arrangements for consultants, when needed
Schedule and attend regular team meetings
Assist with the initial coding and data entry of structured questionnaires and data collection tools, when applicable
Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic study related procedures (i.e., Vital Signs, ECG, phlebotomy, animal surgery) as required
Recruit research participants, assist in enrollment and protocol procedures, monitor follow-up visits, oversee regulatory and administrative details, and provide data management assistance and project close-out support as applicable
Complete required and applicable research training needed to complete research
Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)