Research Coordinator

About The Project

The Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation Research for Operational Readiness (MIRROR) Program delivers high value research, education, training, and infrastructure for over 40 clinically relevant musculoskeletal injury (MSI) studies within the military health system (MHS). MIRROR supports a broad scope of projects, including epidemiological investigation, investigator initiated pilots, and prospective randomized multisite clinical trials. Areas of clinical evaluation comprise general MSI care process models and highly prevalent anatomically-specific (e.g. back, knee, shoulder pain, etc.) targeted interventions with protocols examining effective return-to-duty activities. This role will support the "Innovation and Outcome Optimization in Arthroscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery" (MAST 3.0+ MOTION) protocol in the MIRROR Program. This project aims to track patients enrolled into the Military Orthopedics Tracking Injuries and Outcomes Network (MOTION) system. MOTION is an official DHA program of record that captures patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) as part of the patient's standard of care. To evaluate the effects of the arthroscopic skills training courses, we will be requesting data of the patients treated by the participating orthopedic surgeons. These patients will then be stratified into two groups: (1) those treated by surgeons who participated in an arthroscopic skills training course, and (2) those treated by surgeons who did NOT participate in an arthroscopic skills training course.

About The Position

The Research Coordinator provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team coordinating research activities that may include recruiting research participants, data collection and management and other research activities as assigned. The Research Coordinator will assist with report generation and project close-out support.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants MUST be located within commutable distance to the Bethesda Metro area and can work for any employer in the US without future sponsorship.

Salary

$55k- $65k/annually. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

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
• Plan and coordinate the initiation of research study protocol, and the implementation of operating policies and procedures
• Plan, implement and maintain data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol; may coordinate the collection and analysis of research data
• Recruit, instruct and coordinate research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of technical support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research/clinical protocol, as appropriate to the position; may perform aspects of research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectives
• Organize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other events associated with research activities; may perform and/or coordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research objectives
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• 2-4 years experience in clinical 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
• Knowledge of CFR, GCP and ICH guidelines

The Geneva Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical research: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bethesda, MD 20889 (Required)

Work Location: In person