Research Coordinator II - PROMETHEUS Project

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HJF is seeking a Research Coordinator II - PROMETHEUS Project to support the Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP) at the MCCRP Rockledge office located in Bethesda, Maryland. This position will support the PROMETHEUS Research studies at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.

The incumbent will support research operations through virtual/telephone-based participant survey, data collection and entry, and systematic quality control (QC) of research data. For more information, please visit: Project for Military Exposures and Toxin History Evaluation in US Service Members (PROMETHEUS): https://medschool.usuhs.edu/sur/research/murtha-cancer-center/research

The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda 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 DoW Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Schedule and conduct a virtual facilitated patient interview using the Veterans - Military and Occupational Assessment Tool (V-MOAT) in support of the MCCRP's PROMETHEUS study for Cancer Moonshot 2.
• Support baseline and follow-up data collection activities, ensuring adherence to established study protocols, procedures, and data quality standards.
• Review and validate data collected and entered in study databases and other applicable study systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity.
• Reconcile data across systems, investigate discrepancies, perform authorized corrections, and document findings and corrective actions in accordance with established procedures.
• Generate and maintain routine QC reports, discrepancy logs, and tracking tools to monitor data quality trends, outstanding issues, and resolution status.
• Communicate QC findings and required corrections to study staff, provide actionable feedback, and follow up to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Identify recurring data quality issues and recommend improvements to data collection procedures, system functionality, reporting processes, and study staff training.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date research records and QC documentation in accordance with applicable study requirements and data security policies.
• Serves as primary point of contact and liaison for the PROMETHEUS studies by completing intake forms, phone calls/voicemails for Coordinating Center review.
• Work closely with research staff, investigators, and data management teams to resolve data queries and ensure protocol adherence.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of data accurately.
• Proactive problem solving and project coordination skills.
• Knowledge of proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting software (MS Teams and Google Meet).
• Effectively communicate with a diverse group of people.
• Has knowledge of medical terminology, particularly including exposure terminology highly preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Security Clearance required.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $29.33 - $38.00. Actual hourly pay 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.
  

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.