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Job Description

Job ID: 207875

The Henry M Jackson Foundation is seeking a Medical Epidemiologist to support the Operational Infectious Diseases Department at the Navel Health Research Center in San Diego, CA. The incumbent is responsible for providing routine and non-routine clinical trial support for the department/division to enhance operating efficiency.  Incumbent exercises independent judgment in the resolution of research problems.

Responsibilities

1. Must be able to travel to six military bases.

2. Reviews adverse and serious adverse events and assists the Principal Investigator in writing up these events in a clinically relevant manner for review by the medical monitors.  Ensures that adverse and serious adverse events have been documented and forwarded according to protocol guidelines and regulatory reporting requirements.

3. Reviews Case Report Forms (CRF) for patient eligibility, protocol compliance, omissions, errors, etc. and signs and files them as required.

4. Reviews the source document files for verification of critical variables, inclusion/exclusion criteria, visit dates, lab data, etc.

5. Ensures that research records are stored and secured properly, and that records are updated and properly maintained.

6. Conducts data verification for necessary documents.

7. Assists the investigator and protocol coordinator with questions.

8. Develops protocols and proposals including writing of the scientific background, study methodology, and data analyses.

9.   Writes reports and scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed professional journals.

10.   Delivers presentations to the Department and at various scientific and military conferences.

11.  Provides knowledge and insight to principal investigator for new study ideas and long-term goals and objectives.


NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Writes letters and reports for study related purposes.

2. Assists in the design of CRFs.

3. Reviews protocols/Informed Consent documents.

4. Targeted physical exams during scheduled study visits; assist PI in documenting protocol deviations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of IRB procedures.
2. Knowledge of clinical trial/FDA regulations.
3. Knowledge of basic disease etiologies and preventive strategies.
4. Knowledge of survey methods and basic statistics used to collect and interpret data.
5. Skill in use of word processing, spreadsheet, graphic, email, and database software.
6. Skill in writing memorandums, correspondence, abstracts, articles, and proposals.
7. Ability to plan and prioritize work.
8. Ability to make presentations to groups.
9. Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
10. Ability to interface with investigators, vendors, research staff, and study participants.

Minimum Education: Certified Nurse Practitioner required Licensed MD/DO/PA preferred

Minimum Experience: 0-2 years

Training Requirements:  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Knowledge of FDA Phase 2/3/4 trial experience a plus; excellent communication skills; ability to troubleshoot technical procedures; ability to work independently and work as a team;  Research experience also a plus, but not required.

Physical Capabilities:  Must be able to read reports, labels, and use computer; must be able to hear well enough to communicate with coworkers standing, walking, sitting and must be able to write, type, and use phone system.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: Licensed MD/DO/PA or Certified Nurse Practitioner.

Work Environment:  laboratory and clinical environment; may require working early mornings, evening and weekends; traveling out of town (possibly overnight) is required.

Please apply on-line at www.hjf.org/careers Click “Advanced Search” and enter job number 207875 in the Job Opening ID box.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is a congressionally authorized, not-for-profit corporation that provides unparalleled scientific and management services to military medical research and education programs worldwide.  Our mission is to advance military medical research. AA/EEO

For a comprehensive list of our benefits, please visit: http://www.hjf.org/careers/benefits.html