THE HENRY M.
JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF
MILITARY
MEDICINE
Position
Description
Clinical
Research Fellow
Position
No: FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: EEO Category/Job Group:
JOB
SUMMARY: Fellowship position fostering individual
growth and development following receipt of a Masters degree while supporting
the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program (IDCRP), located at the
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda,
Maryland. Responsibilities are to assist
with development, execution, management, and oversight of IDCRP HIV and STI clinical
research programs by providing direct support to the senior scientific
leadership. This 1-3 year position
provides a multifaceted opportunity to employ new Masters level knowledge and
gain experience with scientific program management while also directly
participating in clinical research from study design to publication of final
results.
ESSENTIAL JOB
DUTIES: 95%
of time
1.
Assists
scientific leadership with research program development including supporting strategic
planning, research program evaluation, and calls for and receipt of new
research proposals
2.
Supports
execution and management of clinical research programs by directly and
indirectly monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on progress of research
protocols against program scientific and operational goals and timelines
3.
Collects,
organizes, and disseminates research program information in reports and
briefings as well as through the IDCRP website, annual report, and in other
ways as needed
4.
Supports
the development and execution of specific
clinical research proposals; assists in the writing of protocols and associated
documents, coordination of the related submission and review processes, and
assists with management of protocol activities
5.
Conducts
literature reviews and drafts scientific and technical documents under the
direction of program leadership
6.
Assists
with preparation of grant/funding applications, contracts with vendors, progress
reports for sponsors, and other documents
7.
Communicates
routinely with IDCRP clinical research managers, investigators, statisticians,
and others
8.
Adheres
to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and
privacy
9.
Schedules
and manages meetings and conference calls as needed
10. Supervised by
the IDCRP Deputy Science Director
NONESSENTIAL JOB
DUTIES: 5%
of time
11. Performs other
duties as needed.
JOB
SPECIFICATIONS:
Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge
of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving
human subjects; excellent interpersonal and computer skills; ability to
communicate effectively and to work with individuals of all levels. A writing sample will be required.
Minimum
Education/Training Requirements: Masters
degree in epidemiology, public health, or other scientific discipline
Minimum
Experience:
Completion of Masters Degree with
exposure to clinical research during training; completion of independent
clinical research project preferred
Physical
Capabilities:
Long periods of sitting and standing;
some bending, lifting, and walking
Required
Licenses, Certification or Registration: N/A
Supervisory
Responsibilities/Controls: N/A
Work
Environment: Laboratory, office or clinical/hospital
environment; possible evening and/or weekend hours.
Any
qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums,
require the prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.
Justin Yang Program Manager Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program jyang@idcrp.org Office: 301-881-2342 Cell: 301-686-4084
