Clinical Research Coordinator II - Murtha Cancer Center (Prometheus 31B)
About the role
HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II to perform clinical research at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The study entitled “Capillary Blood Collection Study for Service Members Stationed at Fort Bragg” seeks to demonstrate the feasibility and utility of “dried blood spot” technology as a sampling and biorepository mechanism. The biospecimen repository will provide standardized, high-quality samples for future research studies to elucidate health risks associated with environmental exposures to our Service Members.
This position will be in support of the John P. Murtha Cancer Center. The John P. Murtha Cancer Center Research Program is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.
The incumbent will coordinate all research activities related to the performance and compliance of all research projects in multidisciplinary areas under the directions of designated Principal Investigators and the leadership of Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda.
Responsibilities
- Screens patients for eligibility in participation of research protocol
- Consents patients, and interviews patients to collect data on health history and lifestyle practices
- Performs sample collection, processing and tracking
- Prepares samples for shipment, enters the required data and prepares reports as needed
- Participates in routine (weekly/monthly) update calls with MCC
- Responsible for implementing SOPs, research protocols and policies for all assigned research projects
- Assists with regulatory submissions and actions
- Adheres to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy
- Assures that protocol requirements are achieved within good clinical practices
- Assists with monitoring audits/visits for protocols
- Collects, organizes, and maintains appropriate files of data
- Maintains status reports on all patients
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience required
- U.S. Citizenship required due to site security requirements
- Ability to obtain a T1/Public Trust Background Check
Skills
- Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects
- Experience consenting patients to clinical research protocols
- Experience shipping blood samples (highly preferred)
- Regulatory and IRB experience (preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal and computer skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and to work with individuals of all levels
Physical Requirements
Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment
This position will take place primarily in a clinic setting.
Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $61,000-$75,000. 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.