Research Assistant

Position Summary

Odyssey is seeking a Research Assistant to support clinical research projects in a clinical or field-based operational setting. The role is based in San Diego, California.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry for clinical investigation research projects and maintains databases meticulously, including recruitment/screening of potential study subjects; data maintenance; scheduling and testing spreadsheets for participant consenting, study evaluations, and follow up study visits.
• Performs data entry quality checks and quality assurance.
• Assists in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and protocols.
• Maintains study related documents and supplies; secures, organizes, and documents IAW all federal/state/installation regulations.
• Creates, collects, disseminates, maintains appropriate files of study data and assists with review and completion of study manuals and SOPs.
• Screens, consents, and/or schedules potential research participants for testing or evaluation.
• Facilitates follow-up assessment reminders, scheduling, and testing with all related documentation.
• Extracts data from patient and/or research participant medical records; transcribes and resolves data queries in study forms (hardcopy and/or electronic); prepares documents, under direction of project leaders; prepares data for statistical analyses and reports descriptive data to be used in research/clinical investigations/studies reports.
• Maintains awareness of and compliance with human subjects’ research regulatory issues.
• Communicates regularly with study team, under direction of project leaders, in writing and verbally as needed.
• May assist with TBI program/project improvement initiatives at the site.
• Assists with literature searches, obtaining articles for review.
• Assists with obtaining and collating materials for reports, manuscripts and for meetings.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Human Subjects training required.
• Years of Experience: 6 months- to 2 years of experience in research/clinical investigations/studies required. Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care preferred.
• Certifications: Must complete CITI/ HIPAA training.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Ability to follow detailed instructions required. Excellent communication and analytical skills required. Adherence to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. May encounter patients who are confused, agitated or abusive. Must be available to travel locally, regionally and nationally.

Additional Information

• Location: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA.
• Travel: Some required.
• Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite.

Company Overview

Odyssey is a leading technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem. We provide airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities, streamlining defense acquisition and sustainment. Our expertise includes layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We foster a workplace built on employee care through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

Please Note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays. Odyssey Benefits.