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Research Associate II
Job Description
The Geneva Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 1993 with the purpose to ensure optimal health for service members and the communities they serve. This purpose is accomplished through our mission to advance military medicine through research, development, and education. Our vision is to lead the way in transforming military medicine. Our culture is living our core values that focuses on a higher purpose. Geneva serves a diverse population and is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging a central focus of the employee experience. As a leader in military medical research, we develop critical lifesaving solutions for the global community – and build rewarding careers for our employees.
About The Position
The Research Associate II collects and enters study data under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The Research Associate II has primary responsibility under the direction of the Principal Investigator for data extraction and entry in preparation for analysis. Position will require a government background check.
The ideal candidate would be interested in investing in an expanding portfolio of research science efforts, including basic research, of therapeutics in a high containment environment (BSL-3 & -4) in both in vitro and in vivo settings. Work also includes assay development, liquid handling automation, high content imaging and mechanism of action studies to assess medical countermeasures against viral and bacterial pathogens. The research team has a solid portfolio of both federal and privately funded research projects with an eye to continue to expand the range of research moving into the future.
About The Project
The objective of this program is to identify, develop and optimize a host-targeting medical countermeasure with broad spectrum antiviral potency against alpha-, arena-, filo- viruses.The objective of this project is to demonstrate proof-of-concept efficacy in at least one (l) animal infection model of the PCA lead series and, ultimately, seek FDA approval of the clinical candidate under the Animal Rule. Such materials will be of excellent utility to the military and civilians afflicted with intentional or natural outbreaks of alphaviruses, such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), arenaviruses, such as Lassa (LAS V), and filoviruses, such as Ebola Sudan (SUDV) or Marburg virus (MARV).
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
- Prepare research subjects (animal or human) for research study
- Execute and maintain research study
- Manage study documentation to include accurate and timely filing
- Prepare progress reports
- 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
- Procure supplies and equipment as authorized per research budget guidelines
- Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
- Assist in all phases of the research project to include: recruit research participants, consent volunteers, administer questionnaires, prepare animal research, sanitize animal research areas
- Coordinate data collection schedules of all research team members,
- Monitor budgets
- Create and adhere to a data quality and quality assurance plan
- Assist with interim and annual reports. S/he will be the primary liaison at the data collection site and will be responsible for explaining the project to military personnel associated with the study
- Make travel arrangements for consultants, when needed
- Schedule and attend regular team meetings
- Assist with the initial coding and data entry of structured questionnaires and data collection tools, when applicable
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic study related procedures (i.e., Vital Signs, ECG, phlebotomy, animal surgery) as required
- Recruit research participants, assist in enrollment and protocol procedures, monitor follow-up visits, oversee regulatory and administrative details, and provide data management assistance and project close-out support as applicable
- Complete required and applicable research training needed to complete research
- Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Advanced degree preferred) or equivalent work experience required
- 4-8 years experience in 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 posses 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
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