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<title><![CDATA[Study Coordinator - San Diego, CA 92152 - San Diego, CA]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The Geneva Foundation is seeking a Study Coordinator to support the Deployment Health Research department's mission conductingepidemiological studies to investigate the longitudinal health outcomes of military personnel, and the impact of military experiences including deployments. Research includes studies of symptoms, hospitalizations, reproductive outcomes, mortality, and other health outcomes among DoD beneficiary populations, both military and civilian. Included among the core programs are the Millennium Cohort Study, Millennium Cohort Family Study, the Birth and Infant Health Registry, and the Recruit Assessment Program, as well as other deployment related studies within the department. This acquisition will provide research support services for conducting epidemiological studies to investigate the longitudinal health outcomes of military personnel, and the impact of military experiences including deployments, vaccinations, and other military experiences.
 
Activities (Tasks) to accomplish this task order involve the following:
 
*Task 1: DoD Healthcare Utilization Data Augment the evaluation and analysis of Department of Defense healthcare utilization data among military, veteran, and dependent populations. The contractor shall clean and edit the increasingly large and complex databases through summarization, mathematical modeling, and interpretation, utilizing complex algorithms and computer programs
 
*Task 2: DoD Healthcare Utilization Data (Exposure and Disease Specific) augment the evaluation and analysis Department of Defense healthcare utilization data among military, veteran, and dependent populations from current military Operations and related deployment health with exposure&amp;amp;8208;specific and disease&amp;amp;8208;specific analyses. Prepare and publish results of the research conducted through technical reports for military use and/or peer reviewed journals for use by the appropriate medical community, as well as present research findings at scientific and military meetings during this performance period.
 
*Task 3: Health Surveillance of Marines augment the evaluation and analysis of results from the baseline health data of more than 10,000 Marines undergoing recruit training in San Diego on an annual basis, and maintain complete health surveillance data on these Marines. Collect and analyze additional questionnaire&amp;amp;8208;based follow&amp;amp;8208;up data, using standardized scannable, self&amp;amp;8208;completed, paper&amp;amp;8208;and pencil health questionnaires. 
 
*Task 4: Millenium Cohort Study Support the Millennium Cohort study operations by continuing to follow US military personnel prospectively by using postal surveys and web&amp;amp;8208;based/internet surveys. Establish, maintain, and manage an interactive website with state&amp;amp;8208;of&amp;amp;8208;the&amp;amp;8208;art security features. Conduct very large mailings that include introductory and reminder postcards, Memorial and Veterans Day postcards, and questionnaire packets. Maintain and update web servers which enable mailing surveys and other study materials to 150,000 participants. Securely maintain email addresses for study subjects, and use these email addresses to send invitational emails, Memorial and Veterans Day emails, along with other study relevant electronic communications. Employ consultants as needed to successfully accomplish the work of this study. Cost&amp;amp;8208;saving initiatives (caps, gift cards, and coins) shall be provided to participants as deemed appropriate for the efficient scientific conduction of the study. Follow cohort members previously surveyed, and continue to recruit participation from a new panel of cohort members. Shall design and maintain the survey instruments, and continue to gather self&amp;amp;8208;reported data on demographic characteristics, medical conditions and symptoms, alcohol and smoking behaviors, diet and exercise, as well as new information on deployment&amp;amp;8208;related exposures. Utilize standardized, validated instruments to capture self&amp;amp;8208;assessed physical and mental well&amp;amp;8208;being (SF&amp;amp;8208;36V), mental health diagnoses (Patient Health Questionnaire), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PCL&amp;amp;8208;17). Shall use established cost&amp;amp;8208;effective initiatives to encourage participant website use - these include, but are not limited to, caps, coins, and gift cards. Establish methods to design, produce, mail, and track participant receipt of such initiatives. Develop strategies to maintain participant retention in the study including newsletter as well as other mailers. Clean and analyze the data using complex algorithms and computer programs. Provide periodic assessments of scientific data. 
 
*Task 5: DoD Birth and Infant Health Registry collect and analyze data from infants born to military beneficiaries that have been captured in the Department of Defense Birth and Infant Health Registry. The Registry includes data on associated medical conditions, geographic location, and demographics of the military sponsor. Birth defects and other critical health outcomes are identified by International Classification of Diseases, Version 9 (ICD9) coding of inpatient and outpatient encounters. When linked to other standard military databases, important information can be captured on vaccination, occupational, and environmental exposures that may be associated with birth defects. Collaborate with leading experts on this project on exposure&amp;amp;8208;specific and diagnosis&amp;amp;8208;specific analyses. 
 
*Task 6: Vaccinations Impact study the impact of vaccinations received among military beneficiaries and specific health outcomes. This work includes creating and working with large military databases. Being facile with their creation and analyses, including date interpretation and writing.
 
*Task 7: Other Research Protocols support other research protocols on deployment and military health within the department by assisting with the execution of these studies from design to completion.

DUTIES

The Study Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
* Perform ICD9 coding of patient encounters
* Keep contact data for survey studies
* Design and maintain surveys, newsletters, mailers, and other materials
* Contact study enrollees by phone, mail, or email
* Maintain health surveillance data
* Gather self-reported data via questionnaires and standardized forms
* Execute research protocols from design to completion

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelors, Masters or PhD Degree in a related field.
* Study Coordinators should have experience in one or more of the following disciplines: chemistry, biology, mathematics, botany and geology.
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<title><![CDATA[Senior Research Associate - San Diego, CA]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The Geneva Foundation is seeking a Senior Research Associate to support the Deployment Health Research department's mission conducting epidemiological studies to investigate the longitudinal health outcomes of military personnel, and the impact of military experiences including deployments. Research includes studies of symptoms, hospitalizations, reproductive outcomes, mortality, and other health outcomes among DoD beneficiary populations, both military and civilian. Included among the core programs are the Millennium Cohort Study, Millennium Cohort Family Study, the Birth and Infant Health Registry, and the Recruit Assessment Program, as well as other deployment related studies within the department. This acquisition will provide research support services for conducting epidemiological studies to investigate the longitudinal health outcomes of military personnel, and the impact of military experiences including deployments, vaccinations, and other military experiences.
 
Activities (Tasks) to accomplish this task order involve the following:
 
*Task 1: DoD Healthcare Utilization Data Augment the evaluation and analysis of Department of Defense healthcare utilization data among military, veteran, and dependent populations. The contractor shall clean and edit the increasingly large and complex databases through summarization, mathematical modeling, and interpretation, utilizing complex algorithms and computer programs
 
*Task 2: DoD Healthcare Utilization Data (Exposure and Disease Specific) augment the evaluation and analysis Department of Defense healthcare utilization data among military, veteran, and dependent populations from current military Operations and related deployment health with exposure&amp;amp;8208;specific and disease&amp;amp;8208;specific analyses. Prepare and publish results of the research conducted through technical reports for military use and/or peer reviewed journals for use by the appropriate medical community, as well as present research findings at scientific and military meetings during this performance period.
 
*Task 3: Health Surveillance of Marines augment the evaluation and analysis of results from the baseline health data of more than 10,000 Marines undergoing recruit training in San Diego on an annual basis, and maintain complete health surveillance data on these Marines. Collect and analyze additional questionnaire&amp;amp;8208;based follow&amp;amp;8208;up data, using standardized scannable, self&amp;amp;8208;completed, paper&amp;amp;8208;and pencil health questionnaires. 
 
*Task 4: Millenium Cohort Study Support the Millennium Cohort study operations by continuing to follow US military personnel prospectively by using postal surveys and web&amp;amp;8208;based/internet surveys. Establish, maintain, and manage an interactive website with state&amp;amp;8208;of&amp;amp;8208;the&amp;amp;8208;art security features. Conduct very large mailings that include introductory and reminder postcards, Memorial and Veterans Day postcards, and questionnaire packets. Maintain and update web servers which enable mailing surveys and other study materials to 150,000 participants. Securely maintain email addresses for study subjects, and use these email addresses to send invitational emails, Memorial and Veterans Day emails, along with other study relevant electronic communications. Employ consultants as needed to successfully accomplish the work of this study. Cost&amp;amp;8208;saving initiatives (caps, gift cards, and coins) shall be provided to participants as deemed appropriate for the efficient scientific conduction of the study. Follow cohort members previously surveyed, and continue to recruit participation from a new panel of cohort members. Shall design and maintain the survey instruments, and continue to gather self&amp;amp;8208;reported data on demographic characteristics, medical conditions and symptoms, alcohol and smoking behaviors, diet and exercise, as well as new information on deployment&amp;amp;8208;related exposures. Utilize standardized, validated instruments to capture self&amp;amp;8208;assessed physical and mental well&amp;amp;8208;being (SF&amp;amp;8208;36V), mental health diagnoses (Patient Health Questionnaire), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PCL&amp;amp;8208;17). Shall use established cost&amp;amp;8208;effective initiatives to encourage participant website use - these include, but are not limited to, caps, coins, and gift cards. Establish methods to design, produce, mail, and track participant receipt of such initiatives. Develop strategies to maintain participant retention in the study including newsletter as well as other mailers. Clean and analyze the data using complex algorithms and computer programs. Provide periodic assessments of scientific data. 
 
*Task 5: DoD Birth and Infant Health Registry collect and analyze data from infants born to military beneficiaries that have been captured in the Department of Defense Birth and Infant Health Registry. The Registry includes data on associated medical conditions, geographic location, and demographics of the military sponsor. Birth defects and other critical health outcomes are identified by International Classification of Diseases, Version 9 (ICD9) coding of inpatient and outpatient encounters. When linked to other standard military databases, important information can be captured on vaccination, occupational, and environmental exposures that may be associated with birth defects. Collaborate with leading experts on this project on exposure&amp;amp;8208;specific and diagnosis&amp;amp;8208;specific analyses. 
 
*Task 6: Vaccinations Impact study the impact of vaccinations received among military beneficiaries and specific health outcomes. This work includes creating and working with large military databases. Being facile with their creation and analyses, including date interpretation and writing.
 
*Task 7: Other Research Protocols support other research protocols on deployment and military health within the department by assisting with the execution of these studies from design to completion.


DUTIES

The Senior Research Associate shall be responsible for the following activities:

*Clean, edit, and analyze data using complex algorithms and programs 
* Collect and maintain contact data for survey studies 
* Prepare and publish results 
* Design and maintain surveys, newsletters, mailers, and other materials
* Contact study enrollees by phone, mail, or email
* Monitor and evaluate health surveillance data
* Collect and maintain self-reported data via questionnaires and standardized forms
* Perform statistical analyses including longitudinal modeling
* Analyze adverse/protective effects and health outcomes
* Execute research protocols from design to completion

QUALIFICATIONS

* Masters or PhD Degree in a related field.
* Senior Research Associates' should have experience in one or more of the following disciplines: chemistry, biology, mathematics, botany and geology.
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<title><![CDATA[Research Assistant - San Diego, CA]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The Geneva Foundation is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Deployment Health Research department's mission conducting epidemiological studies to investigate the longitudinal health outcomes of military personnel, and the impact of military experiences including deployments. Research includes studies of symptoms, hospitalizations, reproductive outcomes, mortality, and other health outcomes among DoD beneficiary populations, both military and civilian. Included among the core programs are the Millennium Cohort Study, Millennium Cohort Family Study, the Birth and Infant Health Registry, and the Recruit Assessment Program, as well as other deployment related studies within the department. This acquisition will provide research support services for conducting epidemiological studies to investigate the longitudinal health outcomes of military personnel, and the impact of military experiences including deployments, vaccinations, and other military experiences.
 
Activities (Tasks) to accomplish this task order involve the following:
 
*Task 1: DoD Healthcare Utilization Data Augment the evaluation and analysis of Department of Defense healthcare utilization data among military, veteran, and dependent populations. The contractor shall clean and edit the increasingly large and complex databases through summarization, mathematical modeling, and interpretation, utilizing complex algorithms and computer programs
 
*Task 2: DoD Healthcare Utilization Data (Exposure and Disease Specific) augment the evaluation and analysis Department of Defense healthcare utilization data among military, veteran, and dependent populations from current military Operations and related deployment health with exposure&amp;amp;8208;specific and disease&amp;amp;8208;specific analyses. Prepare and publish results of the research conducted through technical reports for military use and/or peer reviewed journals for use by the appropriate medical community, as well as present research findings at scientific and military meetings during this performance period.
 
*Task 3: Health Surveillance of Marines augment the evaluation and analysis of results from the baseline health data of more than 10,000 Marines undergoing recruit training in San Diego on an annual basis, and maintain complete health surveillance data on these Marines. Collect and analyze additional questionnaire&amp;amp;8208;based follow&amp;amp;8208;up data, using standardized scannable, self&amp;amp;8208;completed, paper&amp;amp;8208;and pencil health questionnaires. 
 
*Task 4: Millenium Cohort Study Support the Millennium Cohort study operations by continuing to follow US military personnel prospectively by using postal surveys and web&amp;amp;8208;based/internet surveys. Establish, maintain, and manage an interactive website with state&amp;amp;8208;of&amp;amp;8208;the&amp;amp;8208;art security features. Conduct very large mailings that include introductory and reminder postcards, Memorial and Veterans Day postcards, and questionnaire packets. Maintain and update web servers which enable mailing surveys and other study materials to 150,000 participants. Securely maintain email addresses for study subjects, and use these email addresses to send invitational emails, Memorial and Veterans Day emails, along with other study relevant electronic communications. Employ consultants as needed to successfully accomplish the work of this study. Cost&amp;amp;8208;saving initiatives (caps, gift cards, and coins) shall be provided to participants as deemed appropriate for the efficient scientific conduction of the study. Follow cohort members previously surveyed, and continue to recruit participation from a new panel of cohort members. Shall design and maintain the survey instruments, and continue to gather self&amp;amp;8208;reported data on demographic characteristics, medical conditions and symptoms, alcohol and smoking behaviors, diet and exercise, as well as new information on deployment&amp;amp;8208;related exposures. Utilize standardized, validated instruments to capture self&amp;amp;8208;assessed physical and mental well&amp;amp;8208;being (SF&amp;amp;8208;36V), mental health diagnoses (Patient Health Questionnaire), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PCL&amp;amp;8208;17). Shall use established cost&amp;amp;8208;effective initiatives to encourage participant website use - these include, but are not limited to, caps, coins, and gift cards. Establish methods to design, produce, mail, and track participant receipt of such initiatives. Develop strategies to maintain participant retention in the study including newsletter as well as other mailers. Clean and analyze the data using complex algorithms and computer programs. Provide periodic assessments of scientific data. 
 
*Task 5: DoD Birth and Infant Health Registry collect and analyze data from infants born to military beneficiaries that have been captured in the Department of Defense Birth and Infant Health Registry. The Registry includes data on associated medical conditions, geographic location, and demographics of the military sponsor. Birth defects and other critical health outcomes are identified by International Classification of Diseases, Version 9 (ICD9) coding of inpatient and outpatient encounters. When linked to other standard military databases, important information can be captured on vaccination, occupational, and environmental exposures that may be associated with birth defects. Collaborate with leading experts on this project on exposure&amp;amp;8208;specific and diagnosis&amp;amp;8208;specific analyses. 
 
*Task 6: Vaccinations Impact study the impact of vaccinations received among military beneficiaries and specific health outcomes. This work includes creating and working with large military databases. Being facile with their creation and analyses, including date interpretation and writing.
 
*Task 7: Other Research Protocols support other research protocols on deployment and military health within the department by assisting with the execution of these studies from design to completion.

DUTIES

The Research Assistant shall be responsible for the following:
* Perform ICD-9 coding of patient encounters.
* Collect and maintain contact data for survey studies
* Increase communication between stakeholders (internal and external) by designing and maintaining surveys, newsletters, mailers, and other materials
* Initiate communication with study enrollees by phone, mail and/or email
* Collect and maintain health surveillance data
* Compile self-reported data via questionnaires and standardized forms
* Track and execute research protocols from design to completion

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelors, Masters or PhD Degree in a related field.
* Research Assistants' should have experience in one or more of the following disciplines: chemistry, biology, mathematics, botany and geology.
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<title><![CDATA[Accounting Manager - Tacoma, WA]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the daily activities of the finance program to include providing management and direct supervision of staff and working closely with the Finance Director to ensure timely and accurate monthly and annual financial reporting and completion of other accounting projects as needed.  The Accounting Manager also collaborates with other members of the management team to support the research programs to assure timely and accurate financial reporting and tracking.

DUTIES

* Manages tight deadlines and prioritizes multiple accounting activities daily
* Assigns and manages the work of the staff to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner
* Ensures month end close is completed accurately and timely
* Collaborates with directors in the development of SOPs, systems, special financial studies, of major importance
* Monitors accounts receivable and deferred revenue accounts for the organization
* Ensures appropriate revenue recognition on billing and cash receipts
* Supervises and assists with accounts receivable collections
* Reviews posted cash receipts for accuracy
* Oversees and reviews budgets monthly
* Works in partnership with directors on annual budget process for the organization
* Assures compliance with regulations relating to accounting transactions
* Administers the development of accounting processes and procedures to ensure strong internal controls, clear audit trail, proper documentation and the flow of work between finance and other departments
* Certifies monthly indirect allocations are recorded properly
* Coordinates and manages the annual A-133, DCAA &amp;amp; 403(b) audits and other audits, as needed
* Responsible for accurate postings and reconciliations of all General Ledger balance sheet accounts, in conjunction with the director 
* Contributes in the development of DCAA Indirect Cost Proposals
* Manages Fixed Assets and related depreciation entries
* Provides backup to staff for daily tasks
* Ensures AR &amp;amp; AP ledgers reconcile to GL
* Confirms vendor accounts reconcile to vendor statements
* Certifies weekly check run
* Verifies payroll and excise taxes are collected, reported, accrued and paid properly
* Oversees documentation of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll processes are maintained in accordance with audit requirements and SOPs
* Provides cash flow projections to the Finance Director
* Manage and perform reconciliation of various accounts monthly or as required prior to month end close.
* Reconciles cash accounts to bank statement


QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required
* 3-5 years experience in Accounting required
* 3-5 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
* 3-5 years' experience in grant financial management and reporting.
* Working knowledge of A-133 grant regulations.
* 1-3 years experience in staff or project management
* 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
* Ability to exercise independent judgment  in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
* Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
* Experience administering accounting software applications; experience with MIP fund accounting software and Paychex preferred
* Knowledge of standard contract terms and how they are applied in the billing and proposal processes, including time and materials, cost plus, fixed fee, not-to-exceed, CLIN, SCLIN, direct and indirect per DCAA regulations
* Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with complex accounting issues
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<title><![CDATA[Clinical Psychologist - Washington, D.C., DC]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today."

The Clinical Psychologist will provide services that span (and expand) the missions of both the Behavioral Biology Branch and the Military Psychiatry Branch (WRAIR) research programs.  The work will be performed primarily in the Washington D.C. metropolitan region, specifically at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR); however some travel (CONUS and OCONUS) will be required in conducting research protocols with Soldiers and units.

The Clinical Psychologist shall, with only broad guidance from department and/or center leadership (i.e., with the level of independence that would be expected of an associate research professor at an academic institution), help ensure integrative research between branches in the Center for Military Psychiatry and Neurosciences.  This Clinical Psychologist will advise the Center leadership in the development of research efforts that foster inter-branch collaborations. As such, the Clinical Psychologist will be in an advisory and collaborative role as a Center-level asset.  In addition, this Clinical Psychologist shall prepare and obtain approvals for mission-relevant human scientific protocols to investigate the interrelationships between sleep parameters, PTSD, personality, combat stress, psychological resilience, psychological distress, physical pain, mTBI, and other militarily relevant factors.  

The Clinical Psychologist shall collect and analyze data, and present preliminary findings at military, national, and international scientific conferences.  The Clinical Research Psychologists shall also serve as author or coauthor on manuscripts resulting from human research protocols.  The Clinical Psychologist shall take an active role in mentoring junior-level researchers on Center projects.  

The Clinical Psychologist shall assist other researchers in the Behavioral Biology Branch and the Military Psychiatry Branch (WRAIR) involved in a wide variety of RAD III-related scientific investigations through discussion, site visits, and collaborative efforts; and participates in department and research team meetings and conferences.


DUTIES

The Clinical Psychologist shall be capable of performing the following tasks:
* Assist Center leadership in developing integrative research protocols spanning multiple Center branches.
* Advise the Center Director and Branch Chiefs in the management, supervision, and execution of Center research protocols, particularly ones involving cross-branch collaborations.
* Provide scientific expertise in sleep, pain, psychological stress, resilience, PTSD, mTBI, personality, actigraphy, cognitive performance testing, personality testing, neurophysiology, statistical packages.  
* Perform human research studies (field and laboratory) to include writing protocols, executing protocols, analyzing data, presenting findings up the chain of command, writing final reports, and publishing manuscripts in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals.
* Travel as part of duties to locations inside and possibly outside of continental United States.
*Travel will be for purposes of developing collaborations, executing research protocols, providing consultative services, and participating in scientific meetings/symposia, etc.
* Perform literature searches and literature reviews as part of protocol development and manuscript writing process.  Must be comfortable with written English and capable of writing in scientific prose.  Especially important in this job will be writing and submitting for publication of  scientific research in leading peer-reviewed journals
* Perform standard and advanced statistics, using computer-based programs such as SAS, BMDP, etc.  Must be proficient with standard Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
* Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.  Must also be able to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team composed of researchers from a variety of backgrounds/branches/institutions including WRAIR, MRMC, NIH, various universities, etc.  
* Must be able to train, lead, and/or coordinate technical staff members in all areas of polysomnography, performance testing, and survey development/administration, and additional functions to include (but not limited to) PC-based programming of experimental equipment.
* Design graphics for display of study designs, signals, processed data, etc. as necessary for manuscripts for publication in leading refereed journals, poster presentations, technical publications, instructional manuals, field manuals, etc.
Other responsibilities include:
* Lead support of Center leadership in developing cross-branch research protocols
* Must have knowledge, skills, and abilities in multiple Center research domains
* Must have ability to guide and execute Center research
* Must have knowledge and skills to advise Center Director and Branch Chiefs on all aspects of Center research.

*Will be expected to manage/Coordinate Human Studies on a variety of combat-relevant stressors, which will require: 
* Must have knowledge and skills in pain physiology, neuroanatomy, psychology and sleep deprivation research.
* Must have knowledge of and ability to lead, Subject selection/screening, including administration of standardized psychological evaluations.
* Must possess knowledge and skills necessary to train and oversee research assistants responsible for executing tasks required by research protocols, including but not limited to ANAM, the psychomotor vigilance task (PVT), and the MWT/MSLT.
* Must possess knowledge and ability to personally perform any tasks necessary for an experiment including those mentioned above, initializing and downloading actigraphs and other data, scoring polysomnographic variables for sleep, and other skills as needed for specific studies.

Statistical Analysis of Research Data
* Knowledge and ability to collect, process, and prepare data for computer entry.
* Knowledge and ability to create computer database files for the purpose of analyses and archiving.
* Knowledge of, and skills/ability in, statistics and statistical packages for the purpose of data analyses and database management.

Prepare Abstracts and Presentations
* Must possess knowledge of psychology, stress, pain, and physiology necessary to understand and develop appropriate research objectives.
* Must have ability to formulate and organize ideas in order to design scholarly manuscripts.
* Must have knowledge of and skills in presentation techniques including design, construction, and actual presentation (i.e., public speaking) skills.
* Collaborate With Others in the Creation of Papers for the Purpose of Publication
* Must have knowledge, skills, and abilities to mentor and guide junior researchers and technical staff throughout the scientific process from hypothesis generation to publication.
* Must Assist all research staff in the development of products whether technical reports or peer-reviewed publications.
* Must have knowledge and ability to incorporate computer generated displays into a written document.
* Must have knowledge and understanding of relevant databases and accompanying analyses.

Contribute to Program Development/Strategic Planning for Center, requiring:
* Must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to help the Director and Branch Chiefs guide strategic program objectives in the Center and branches
* Must have a thorough understanding of/familiarity with scientific literature in stress, sleep, PTSD, mTBI, and pain
* Program evaluation skills


QUALIFICATIONS

* PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology (APA accredited program), required
* Completion of a APA accredited pre-doctoral internship program
* 3 years of clinical research experience in lab-based and/or field settings.  
* The Clinical Psychologist must have at least 20  publications in the peer-reviewed literature demonstrating scientific merit of work and expertise as a research clinical psychologist.
* Licensed Clinical Psychologist or the ability to be licensed, required
* Clinical or general research experience preferred
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<title><![CDATA[Clinical Research Coordinator/Sleep Research Lab Manager - Washington D.C., DC]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

This position requires the capability and skills to perform all of the tasks listed for the Sleep/Performance Study coordinators plus extensive knowledge of/experience with FDA regulations, rules, and policies affecting the conduction, record-keeping, and monitoring of human protocols involving investigational new drugs.  This position also requires the ability to teach these practices to others (student contractors, enlisted soldiers, etc.) as appropriate, and to monitor study data collection procedures to ensure uniformly high levels of compliance with FDA-required practices throughout all phases of the study: preparation, conduction, analysis, and archiving of clinical data.  The study manager also oversees technical and logistical aspects of the conduction of human research in the fields of: sleep, sleep deprivation, electroencephalography, psychophysiology, and others-and aids in the statistical analyses, presentation, and publication of resulting data sets - to include assisting in the preparation of any progress and/or final reports to the FDA and/or commercial (e.g., pharmaceutical industry) sponsors of IND research. Thus, knowledge of ICH/GCP and FDA/CFR guidelines for pharmacological agents used in human use research is a critical requirement.
  
In addition, the Clinical Research Coordinator / Sleep Research Laboratory Manager must become familiar with the USAMRMC MeRITS (Medical Research Information Technology System) for centralized clinical data management, and serve as the Department of Behavioral Biology POC for implementing the various components of this system as they become available.



DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1.Oversee/manage technical staff in the conduction of new protocols investigating effects of sleep, sleep loss and pharmacological agents, including investigational new drugs, on cognitive/physiological performance, physiology, efficacy and safety.

2.Study schedule management-i.e., develop and maintain the schedule for use of the sleep laboratory facilities so as to optimize efficient conduction of multiple concurrent studies, taking into consideration the study priorities provided by the Chief of the Department of Behavioral Biology, WRAIR, and the optimal use of both human and material resources required to conduct these studies.

3.Oversee recruitment and screening of volunteers for human research protocols.  Ensure that all such records are maintained in a manner that is compliant with FDA rules, regulations, and polices, for those studies involving investigational new drugs. 

4.Oversee all aspects of study preparation to include calibration of equipment, ensuring that adequate supplies are on hand for study sessions (e.g., subject food, electrodes, paper/pencil tests, etc.).

5.Develops and maintains SOPs for, and ensures that, all study data are collected, recorded, documented, and eventually archived in a manner consistent with current Good Clinical Practices and any other FDA/government rules and regulations.

6.Perform/oversee monitoring of psychophysiological/physiological equipment as data are recorded on-line.

7.Perform/oversee scoring of sleep stages (including assessment of inter-scorer reliability), compilation of resultant sleep data, and aid in statistical analyses, presentation, and publication of data.

8.Oversee administration and scoring of psychological and performance measures as specified in protocols.

9.Oversee collection of physiological data (e.g., metabolic rate, vital signs) and aid in their analyses and presentation.

10.Assist in the preparation of any progress- and/or final reports submitted to the FDA or commercial entities who are serving as the sponsors of IND research.

11.Perform statistical analyses of data using mainframe and/or PC-based statistical packages under supervision of COR.

12.Develop SOPs and ensure quality control of a variety of laboratory procedures and reviews for the accuracy of test results.  Also ensure compliance with pertinent FDA regulations, rules, and policies regarding the processing (collection, recording, storage, and archiving) of all IND study-related data.

13.Serve as head technical resource to the Department of Behavioral Biology, WRAIR, to include training other members of the research team on study-related technical skills, FDA rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to IND studies.  

14.Conduct periodic checks of IND data to ensure compliance with all FDA rules, regulations, and policies.  Directly assist PIs in dealings with external study monitors and/or FDA inspectors on compliance-related matters/questions regarding data collection, storage, and archiving, as applicable.  

15. Become familiar with, and implement, the USAMRMC MeRITS for FDA-compliant clinical data management of IND studies, as this system becomes available. 

16. Other duties as assigned.

NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

17.Evaluates and reports on performance of technical staff.

18.Oversees inventory control of laboratory supplies.

19.All other duties as assigned.



QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience:  2 years in sleep research setting actively involved in protocol execution.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  High proficiency and experience in the conduction of human studies of investigational new drugs, human research on sleep deprivation and fatigue countermeasures, proficiency with most Windows programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint); proficiency on at least 1 mainframe and/or PC-based statistical package; proficiency in the scoring of sleep/wake stages (within 85% agreement of an ABSM diplomate); ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously; excellent leadership skills to include ability to develop/maintain excellent professional rapport with research volunteers, research assistants, and other staff members-and the ability to interact effectively with external monitors/inspectors on IND studies.  

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: *Master's degree in Experimental Psychology or other related field. 
*Certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals required. 
*CPR (BLS) certification required

Physical Capabilities:  Ability to attach psychophysiological equipment (small electrodes, etc) requiring manual dexterity; ability to see small print on a computer monitor; ability to speak clearly; ability to hear.  Light lifting and moving of equipment may be required.  Must be capable of moving about and standing for long periods of time during study work shifts.
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<title><![CDATA[Researcher (Scientific) - Washington D.C., DC]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The Researcher  is to provide services for the Department of Behavioral Biology, WRAIR, Research Program.  The work will be performed primarily in the Washington D.C. metropolitan region, specifically at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).
The Researcher  must be able to lead a multidisciplinary team of doctoral level scientific researchers, to include physicians, psychologists, physiologists and statisticians.  The Researcher  must be able to critically analyze and review multidisciplinary research proposals and publications for military relevance and scientific adequacy. 
The Researcher shall prepare and obtain approvals for human scientific protocols to investigate the relationships between sleep parameters and cognitive performance, alertness, personality, and militarily relevant disorders (e.g., PTSD, mTBI) - in accordance with department mission requirements and in support of the recently reorganized Physiological Health Program Area and the Psychological Health Program Area of the Military Operational Medicine Research Area Directorate (RAD III).  

The Researcher  shall collect and analyze data and present preliminary findings at military, national, and international scientific conferences (OCONUS and/or CONUS travel may be required).  
Researcher  shall also serve as author or coauthor on manuscripts resulting from these data collection efforts.  The Researcher  shall assist other researchers in the Department of Behavioral Biology, WRAIR, involved in RAD III-related scientific investigations through discussion, site visits, and collaborative efforts and participate in department and research team meetings and conferences.


DUTIES

The Researcher  shall be capable of performing the following tasks:
* Provide scientific expertise in psychophysiology, actigraphy, cognitive performance testing, personality testing, neurophysiology, statistical packages and functional brain imaging.  Perform human research studies (field and laboratory) to include writing protocols, executing protocols, analyzing data, and writing manuscripts.
* Travel as part of duties to locations inside and possibly outside of continental United States.  Travel will be for purposes of developing collaborations, executing research, and participating in scientific meetings/symposia, etc.
* Perform literature searches and literature reviews as part of protocol development and manuscript writing process.  Must be comfortable with written English and capable of writing in scientific prose.  Important in this job will be writing and submitting for publication scientific research.
* Perform standard and advanced statistics, using computer-based programs such as SPSS, BMDP, etc.  Must be familiar with standard Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
* Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.  Must also be able to function effectively as a leader of an interdisciplinary team composed of researchers from a variety of backgrounds/institutions including WRAIR, MRMC, NIH, various universities, etc.  
* Provide technical support in actigraph utilization for all research studies (field and laboratory) to include maintenance, testing, trouble-shooting, and repair of actigraphs.
* Must be able to train, lead, and/or coordinate technical staff members in all areas of polysomnography, performance testing, and actigraphy, and additional functions to include (but not limited to) PC-based initialization of devices with appropriate parameters and power sources; data acquisition; and data processing.
* Design graphics for display of study designs, signals, processed data, etc. as necessary for manuscripts for publication in refereed journals, poster presentations, technical publications, instructional manuals, etc.

Major Duties and Qualifications:
The Researcher will manage/Coordinate Human Studies in Sleep Loss and Performance. Therefore, the Researcher:
* Must have knowledge and skills in Psychology and Sleep Deprivation research.
* Must have knowledge and ability to assist in Subject recruitment and physicals, including administration of standardized psychological evaluations.
* Must have knowledge and skills necessary to train research assistants responsible for executing tasks required by the study, including but not limited to driving simulators, psychomotor vigilance tasks, ANAM, and MWT/MSLT.
* Must have knowledge and ability to personally perform any tasks necessary for an experiment including those mentioned above, initializing and downloading actigraphs and other data, scoring polysomnographic variables for sleep, and other skills as needed for specific studies.
The Researcher will perform statistical Analysis of Research Data
* Must have knowledge and ability to collect, process, and prepare data for computer entry.
* Must possess knowledge and ability to create computer database files for the purpose of analyses and archiving.
* Must possess knowledge of, and skills/ability in, statistics and statistical packages for the purpose of data analyses and database management.
The Researcher will prepare Abstracts and Presentations
* Must have knowledge of psychology necessary to understand research objectives.
* Must have ability to formulate and organize ideas in order to design coherent manuscripts.
* Must possess knowledge of and skills in presentation techniques including design, construction, and actual presentation (i.e., public speaking) skills.
The Researcher will collaborate With Others in the Creation of Papers for the Purpose of Publication
* Must have knowledge and ability to incorporate computer generated displays into a written document.
* Must have knowledge and understanding of relevant databases and accompanying analyses.




QUALIFICATIONS

*Advanced Degree (Masters, PhD or MD) desired, Bachelors or RN required
*2-4 years knowledge and experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Grants and Agreements administration and management, preferred
* 2-4 years Medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of Defense
* Experience with advanced medical technologies, preferred
* Knowledge of military system, preferred.
* Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
* Must be organized, attentive to detail, and posses a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
* Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels
* Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
* Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results
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<title><![CDATA[Field Data Collection Research Coordinator  - Washington D.C., DC]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today."
The main purpose of the Field Data Collection Research Coordinator is to act as a guiding force for research conducted in the field. When necessary, CONUS and/or OCNUS travel may be required.

The Field Data Collection Research Coordinator's responsibility to ensure the efficiency of executing a scientific protocol with soldiers in a combat setting.  The Field Data Collection Research Coordinator needs to have an understanding of the research process and assist the Principal Investigators at all levels of a specific protocol.  This position requires previous experience of being an enlisted soldier, an understanding of field data collection, and experience with blast exposure.  Other expectations entail administrative and management related duties as needed and assigned by the Principal Investigator.  


DUTIES


1.Primary responsibility is for implementation of research protocols investigating effects of blast exposure and/or sleep loss on cognitive/physiological performance; alertness, mood, and recovery sleep; and implementation of protocols to investigate sleep stage-related changes in brain activity.  In this capacity, serves as the "second-in-command" on specific research protocols, answering directly to the Principle Investigator (PI), and assuming responsibility for on-site execution of protocols in the PI's absence (e.g., during night shifts, PI TDY, etc.)
2. Due to previous experience in the military, an understanding of military culture, jargon, expectations, and deployment procedures. Understand blast exposure and potential side effects this can cause.
3. Understand and be willing to administer polysomnographic, cognitive, and neuropsychological testing techniques in specific research studies. Neuropsychological test experience must include experience with the ANAM (Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics) and its relation to blast exposure and traumatic brain injury, actigraphy, and the collection, preparation and storage of human biological samples (e.g. blood).
4. When necessary, assists in recruitment and screening of qualified volunteers for all human research protocols.  Training staff in study-specific recruitment and screening requirements and procedures.
5. Management of data collection, recording, and record-keeping occurs in accordance with Good Clinical Practices (and other applicable FDA guidelines, rules, and policies for all studies involving an IND or experimental device). 
6. Producing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and appropriate forms/checklists for subject preparation and laboratory-specific activities.  Such activities (i.e. that tend to vary little across studies) include preparing human volunteers for psychophysiological recordings (attaching scalp electrodes, etc.,) and calibration of psychophysiological recording equipment for evoked potential, polysomnography, EKG etc. sessions.  These tasks would also include setting up computer tests and subject areas for cognitive and neuropsychological tests.

Other duties as assigned to include but not limited to:
1. Prepares written and visual materials to be used in presentations and publications.  Assists in preparation of scientific manuscripts.
2. Prepares and maintains the study administrative records to include technical and annual reports, budget outlines, purchases, and meeting notes.
3. Orders and maintains inventories of laboratory supplies. 



QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to oversee and lead a team in a research setting.  Proficiency in most Windows programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to identify and score sleep/wake stages (trainable to within 90% agreement of an ABSM diplomate); ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously; must be able to develop excellent and professional rapport with research volunteers, research assistants, medical staff and other staff members.  

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: *Presently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree seeking program, preferably psychology or sociology.  
*At least 5 years of experience being an enlisted soldier in the military.  
*Experience working in a sleep research laboratory.    

Physical Capabilities:  Ability to attach psychophysiological equipment (small electrodes, etc) requiring manual dexterity; ability to see small print on a computer monitor; ability to speak clearly; ability to hear.  Light lifting and moving of equipment may be required.  Must be capable of moving about and standing for long periods of time during study work shifts.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration:   CPR (BLS) certification required.  
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<title><![CDATA[Study Coordinator - Washington D.C. , DC]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The Study Coordinator performs in a supervisory role and performs routine and specialized tests and procedures in the fields of: sleep, sleep deprivation, electroencephalography, psychophysiology, psychopharmacology (including investigations of new drugs in humans, and others.

DUTIES

* Assist in the implementation of research protocols investigating effects of drugs, including investigational new drugs, and/or sleep loss on cognitive/physiological performance; alertness, mood, and recovery sleep; and implements protocols investigating sleep stage-related changes in brain activity (e.g., as measured by PET and/or fMRI).

* Oversee recruitment and screening of volunteers for human research protocols.

* Ensure that data collection, recording, and record-keeping occurs in accordance with FDA guidelines, rules, and policies for all studies involving an IND. 
* Prepare subjects (attach electrodes, etc.,) and calibrate psychophysiological recording equipment for evoked potential, sleep recording, EKG etc. sessions.
* Monitor psychophysiological/physiological equipment as data are recorded on-line.
* Score sleep stages, and compile/enter sleep, performance, and mood data for statistical analyses.
*Administer psychological and performance measures to subjects as specified in protocols.
*Collect physiological data (e.g., metabolic rate) and aid in their compilation/entry for later analyses.
*Ensure quality control of a variety of laboratory procedures and reviews for the accuracy of test results.
* Serve as a technical resource to the research team to include training other members of the research team, as appropriate.
*Follow established procedures for collection and/or processing and analyses of blood, urine, saliva etc as needed in human research protocols.
*Maintain an appropriate, professional demeanor in all interactions with human research volunteers. 
*Perform collection, recording, storage, and archiving of data in strict accordance with GCP/FDA rules, regulations, and guidelines in IND studies, as specified by the Research Laboratory Manager and/or study PI. 

* NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

* Orders and maintains inventories of laboratory supplies.
*Prepares materials to be used in presentations and publications.
* All other duties as assigned.



QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience:  
*6 months in research setting.
*Supervisory experience is required.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: *Bachelor's degree in Psychology or 1.5 years of experience in a sleep research laboratory.    

*Proficiency in MS Office
*Ability to identify and score sleep/wake stages (trainable to within 90% agreement of an ABSM diplomate); 
*Ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously; must be able to develop excellent and professional rapport with research volunteers, research assistants, and other staff members.  

Physical Capabilities:  Ability to attach psychophysiological equipment (small electrodes, etc) requiring manual dexterity; ability to see small print on a computer monitor; ability to speak clearly; ability to hear.  Light lifting and moving of equipment may be required.  Must be capable of moving about and standing for long periods of time during study work shifts.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration:   CPR (BLS) certification required.  
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<title><![CDATA[Study Coordinator (Non-Supervisory) - Washington D.C., DC]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The Study Coordinator is a non-supervisory position and performs routine tests and procedures in the fields of: sleep, sleep deprivation, electroencephalography, psychophysiology, psychopharmacology (including investigations of new drugs in humans, and others.

DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
The Study Coordinator is a non-supervisory position:

* Assist in the implementation of research protocols investigating effects of drugs, including investigational new drugs, and/or sleep loss on cognitive/physiological performance; alertness, mood, and recovery sleep; and implements protocols investigating sleep stage-related changes in brain activity (e.g., as measured by PET and/or fMRI).
* Assist in recruitment and screening of volunteers for human research protocols.
*Ensure that data collection, recording, and record-keeping occurs in accordance with FDA guidelines, rules, and policies for all studies involving an IND.
*Prepare subjects (attach electrodes, etc.,) and calibrate psychophysiological recording equipment for evoked potential, sleep recording, EKG etc. sessions.
*Monitor psychophysiological/physiological equipment as data are recorded on-line.
*Score sleep stages, and compile/enter sleep, performance, and mood data for statistical analyses.
*Administer psychological and performance measures to subjects as specified in protocols.
*Assist in collecting physiological data (e.g., metabolic rate) and aid in their compilation/entry for later analyses.
*Ensure quality control of a variety of laboratory procedures and reviews for the accuracy of test results.
*Serve as a technical resource to the research team to include training other members of the research team, as appropriate.
*Follow established procedures for collection and/or processing and analyses of blood, urine, saliva etc as needed in human research protocols.
*Maintain an appropriate, professional demeanor in all interactions with human research volunteers. 
*Perform collection, recording, storage, and archiving of data in strict accordance with GCP/FDA rules, regulations, and guidelines in IND studies, as specified by the Research Laboratory Manager and/or study PI. 
*Other duties as assigned. 

* NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

* Orders and maintains inventories of laboratory supplies. 
*Prepares materials to be used in presentations and publications.
*All other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or 1.5 years of experience in a sleep research laboratory.    

Proficiency in MS Office required
Must have ability to identify and score sleep/wake stages (trainable to within 90% agreement of an ABSM diplomate); 
Ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously required
Must be able to develop excellent and professional rapport with research volunteers, research assistants, and other staff members.  

Minimum Experience:  6 months in research setting.

Physical Capabilities:  Ability to attach psychophysiological equipment (small electrodes, etc) requiring manual dexterity; ability to see small print on a computer monitor; ability to speak clearly; ability to hear.  Light lifting and moving of equipment may be required.  Must be capable of moving about and standing for long periods of time during study work shifts.
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<title><![CDATA[Researcher (Neurology) - Washington D.C., DC]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The Researcher (Neurology) main job is to provide services for the Department of Behavioral Biology, WRAIR, research program.  The work will be performed primarily in the Washington D.C. metropolitan region, specifically at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).
The Researcher (Neurology) shall prepare and obtain approvals for human scientific protocols to investigate the relationships between sleep parameters and cognitive performance, alertness, personality, and militarily relevant disorders (e.g., PTSD, mTBI) - in accordance with department mission requirements and in support of the recently reorganized Physiological Health Program Area and the Psychological Health Program Area of the Military Operational Medicine Research Area Directorate (RAD III).  
The Researcher (Neurology) shall collect and analyze data and present preliminary findings at military, national, and international scientific conferences.  Researcher (Neurology)shall also serve as authors or coauthors on manuscripts resulting from these data collection efforts.  The Researcher (Neurology) shall assist other researchers in the Department of Behavioral Biology, WRAIR, involved in RAD III-related scientific investigations through discussion, site visits, and collaborative efforts and participate in department and research team meetings and conferences.


DUTIES

*Provide scientific expertise in psychophysiology, actigraphy, cognitive performance testing, personality testing, neurophysiology, statistical packages, functional brain imaging and advanced statistical techniques such as discontinuous growth modeling.  

*Will perform human research studies (field and laboratory) to include writing protocols, executing protocols, analyzing data, and writing manuscripts.

*Travel as part of duties to locations inside and possibly outside of continental United States.  Travel will be for purposes of developing collaborations, executing research, and participating in scientific meetings/symposia, etc..

*Will perform literature searches and literature reviews as part of protocol development and manuscript writing process.  Must be comfortable with written English and capable of writing in scientific prose.  Important in this job will be writing and submitting for publication scientific research.

*Will perform standard and advanced statistics, using computer-based programs such as SAS, BMDP, etc.  Must be familiar with standard Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
*Will work independently and with minimal supervision.  Must also be able to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team composed of researchers from a variety of backgrounds/institutions including WRAIR, MRMC, NIH, various universities, etc.  
*Will provide technical support in actigraph utilization for all research studies (field and laboratory) to include maintenance, testing, trouble-shooting, and repair of actigraphs.
*Will train, lead, and/or coordinate technical staff members in all areas of polysomnography, performance testing, and actigraphy, and additional functions to include (but not limited to) PC-based initialization of devices with appropriate parameters and power sources; data acquisition; and data processing.
*Will design graphics for display of study designs, signals, processed data, etc. as necessary for manuscripts for publication in refereed journals, poster presentations, technical publications, instructional manuals, etc.

MajorDuties and Qualifications

Will manage/coordinate Human Studies in Sleep Loss and Performance. Therefore, the Researcher will have the following:

a. Knowledge and skills in Psychology and Sleep Deprivation research.
b. Knowledge and ability to assist in Subject recruitment and physicals, including administration of standardized psychological evaluations.
c. Knowledge and skills necessary to train research assistants responsible for executing tasks required by the study, including but not limited to driving simulators, psychomotor vigilance tasks, ANAM, and MWT/MSLT.
d. Knowledge and ability to personally perform any tasks necessary for an experiment including those mentioned above, initializing and downloading actigraphs and other data, scoring polysomnographic variables for sleep, and other skills as needed for specific studies.

Will conduct Statistical Analysis of Research Data, therefore the Researcher will have:

a. Knowledge and ability to collect, process, and prepare data for computer entry.
b. Knowledge and ability to create computer database files for the purpose of analyses and archiving.
c. Knowledge of, and skills/ability in, statistics and statistical packages for the purpose of data analyses and database management.

Will prepare Abstracts and Presentations, therefore the Researcher will have:

a. Knowledge of psychology necessary to understand research objectives.
b. Ability to formulate and organize ideas in order to design coherent manuscripts.
c. Knowledge of and skills in presentation techniques including design, construction, and actual presentation (i.e., public speaking) skills.

Will collaborate With Others in the Creation of Papers for the Purpose of Publication, therefore, the Researcher will have:

a. Knowledge and ability to incorporate computer generated displays into a written document.
b. Knowledge and understanding of relevant databases and accompanying analyses.
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QUALIFICATIONS

*Advanced Degree (Masters, PhD or MD) in the areas of Neurology or related discipline desired, Bachelors or RN required
* 2-4 years knowledge and experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Grants and Agreements administration and management, preferred
* 2-4 years Medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of Defense
* Experience with advanced medical technologies, preferred
* Knowledge of military system, preferred.
* Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
* Must be organized, attentive to detail, and posses a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
* Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels
* Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
* Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results
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<title><![CDATA[Researcher (Statistical) - Washinton D.C., DC]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The Researcher (Statistical) main job is to provide services for the Department of Behavioral Biology, WRAIR, research program.  The work will be performed primarily in the Washington D.C. metropolitan region, specifically at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).



DUTIES

The Researcher (Statistical) shall prepare and obtain approvals for human scientific protocols to investigate the relationships between sleep parameters and cognitive performance, alertness, personality, and militarily relevant disorders (e.g., PTSD, mTBI) - in accordance with department mission requirements and in support of the recently reorganized Physiological Health Program Area and the Psychological Health Program Area of the Military Operational Medicine Research Area Directorate (RAD III).  
The Researcher (Statistical) shall collect and analyze data and present preliminary findings at military, national, and international scientific conferences.  Researcher (Statistical) shall also serve as authors or coauthors on manuscripts resulting from these data collection efforts.  The Researcher (Statistical) shall assist other researchers in the Department of Behavioral Biology, WRAIR, involved in RAD III-related scientific investigations through discussion, site visits, and collaborative efforts and participate in department and research team meetings and conferences.

The Researcher (Statistical) shall be capable of performing the following tasks:

1. Provide advanced statistical techniques such as discontinuous growth modeling.  Perform human research studies (field and laboratory) to include writing protocols, executing protocols, analyzing data, and writing manuscripts.
2.  Travel as part of duties to locations inside and possibly outside of continental United States.  Travel will be for purposes of developing collaborations, executing research, and participating in scientific meetings/symposia, etc..
3.  Perform literature searches and literature reviews as part of protocol development and manuscript writing process.  Therefore must be comfortable with written English and capable of writing in scientific prose.  Important in this job will be writing and submitting for publication scientific research.
4.  Perform standard and advanced statistics, using computer-based programs such as SAS, BMDP, etc.  
5.  Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.  Must also be able to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team composed of researchers from a variety of backgrounds/institutions including WRAIR, MRMC, NIH, various universities, etc.  
6.  Provide technical support in actigraph utilization for all research studies (field and laboratory) to include maintenance, testing, trouble-shooting, and repair of actigraphs.
7.  Must be able to train, lead, and/or coordinate technical staff members in all areas of polysomnography, performance testing, and actigraphy, and additional functions to include (but not limited to) PC-based initialization of devices with appropriate parameters and power sources; data acquisition; and data processing.
8.  Design graphics for display of study designs, signals, processed data, etc. as necessary for manuscripts for publication in refereed journals, poster presentations, technical publications, instructional manuals, etc.

Other major duties and qualifications include:

*Assist in Managing/Coordinating Human Studies in Sleep Loss and Performance

Will be adept at Psychology and Sleep Deprivation research.
*Must have knowledge and ability to assist in Subject recruitment and physicals, including administration of standardized psychological evaluations.
*Must possess knowledge and skills necessary to train research assistants responsible for executing tasks required by the study, including but not limited to driving simulators, psychomotor vigilance tasks, ANAM, and MWT/MSLT.
*Must have knowledge and ability to personally perform any tasks necessary for an experiment including those mentioned above, initializing and downloading actigraphs and other data, scoring polysomnographic variables for sleep, and other skills as needed for specific studies.

Will be required to do Statistical Analysis of Research Data, therefore the Researcher will: 

*Possess knowledge and ability to collect, process, and prepare data for computer entry.
*Have knowledge and ability to create computer database files for the purpose of analyses and archiving.
*Will have knowledge of, and skills/ability in, statistics and statistical packages for the purpose of data analyses and database management.

Prepare Abstracts and Presentations

*Must have knowledge of psychology necessary to understand research objectives.
*Must have ability to formulate and organize ideas in order to design coherent manuscripts.
Must have knowledge of and skills in presentation techniques including design, construction, and actual presentation (i.e., public speaking) skills.

Collaborate With Others in the Creation of Papers for the Purpose of Publication

*Must have knowledge and ability to incorporate computer generated displays into a written document.
*Must have knowledge and understanding of relevant databases and accompanying analyses.

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced Degree (Masters, PhD or MD) desired, Bachelors or RN required
*Expert knowledge of SAS statistical software
* 2-4 years knowledge and experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Grants and Agreements administration and management, preferred
* 2-4 years Medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of Defense
* Experience with advanced medical technologies, preferred
* Knowledge of military system, preferred.
* Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
* Must be organized, attentive to detail, and posses a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
* Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels
* Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
* Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results
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<title><![CDATA[Research Statistician - Silver Spring, MD]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The role of the Research Statistician is to collect and enter study data under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The Research Statistician will assist with report generation and project close-out support.

DUTIES

Assists PI and/or their designee with the following:
* Preparation for research study
* Execution and maintenance of research study 
* Management of study documentation to include accurate and timely filing
* Collection of data and data entry and transmission of data files
* Preparation of progress reports 
* Documents all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research 
* Interacts and communicates effectively with PI, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the funding organization
* Procures supplies and equipment as authorized per research budget guidelines
* Complies with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
* Oversee data collection and quality of data collection in the field
* Ensure reliability and validity of tracking and contact data in a large database. 
* Maintain records and reports to reduce loss to follow-up population.
* Assist in the development of operational procedures and protocols for implementing all assessment components.
* Promotes safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times
* Adheres to OSHA and infection control procedures


QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's Degree in Statistics or related discipline (e.g. psychology, biology) is required
* Master's Degree in Public Health, statistics or behavioral sciences (e.g. psychology)desired
* Knowledge of military research or medical work environment 
* Experience in qualitative research methods strongly preferred
* Demonstrated competence in oral and written communication
* Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and e-mail
* Experience with computer statistical packages (e.g. SAS, SPSS)
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<title><![CDATA[Research Assistant I - Atlanta, GA]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The Research Assistant I 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 Assistant I will assist with report generation and project close-out support.

The Research Assistant I is a critical member of a team working on an orthopedic study aimed at assisting with patient diagnosis. 


DUTIES

* Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), infection control procedures and rules and regulations pertaining to the research site
* Execute, maintain research study to include data collection
* Prepare research subjects (animal or human) for research study
* Manage study documentation to include accurate and timely filing
* Prepare progress reports 
* Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
* Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research 
*Interact and communicate effectively with study and site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the study sponsor
* Promote safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times 
* Create and adhere to a data quality and quality assurance plan
* 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 as required
* 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.)
* Schedule and attend regular team meetings  


QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
* 1-2 years in orthopedic research preferred.
* 1-2 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired.
* Knowledge of military system and hospital work environment preferred.
* Knowledge of CFR, GCP, and ICH preferred.
* Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication. 
* Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor.
* Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with MS Excel and other Microsoft Office Software.
* Familiarity with medical terminology, medications, laboratory tests, and abbreviations commonly used in patient medical charts.
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<title><![CDATA[Human Resources Assistant - Tacoma, WA]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

DUTIES

* Assists the HR Department in matters of employee benefits administration, recruitment and management
* Monitor COBRA compliance; prepare correspondence; enroll and terminate COBRA recipients from plan
* Assist with developing and maintaining affirmative action program; filling EEO-1 report annually, maintain other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
* Actively participate in the creation, development or expansion of the company's communication programs, annual service awards and other performance recognition programs
* Process Staffing Request Forms and complete data entry into iApplicant database and designated spreadsheets 
* Under the direction of the HR Director, assist in the coordination and facilitation of employee training
* Assist hiring managers and supervisors with recruitment related questions, processes, and compliance
* Assists with recruitments; conducts telephonic interviews and resume screenings
* Verify references, education, work experience, and applicable licensure/certification(s)
* Coordinate interview schedules for positions in the corporate office.
* Keep up-to-date on employment laws and regulation changes
* Assist in coordinating employee recognition programs and organization/employee events
* Performs other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Director


QUALIFICATIONS

*BA or BS or equivalent work experience required
* 3-5 years' experience working in an office setting, preferred
* 3-5 years Human Resource experience strongly preferred
* 1-2 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
* Ability to maintain confidential information
* Familiarity with COBRA, ERISA, FMLA and related state and federal regulations required.
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<title><![CDATA[Grants & Contracts Manager - Tacoma, WA]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The Grants and Contracts Manager facilitates all post-award programmatic and financial activities associated with grants and contracts awarded to The Geneva Foundation.  Oversees and coordinates all activities in support of post-award management of grants and contracts. Works closely with the Principal Investigator and/or project team members during study initiation, throughout the duration of the research program, and study closeout.

DUTIES

Management Responsibilities:
* Oversee staffing, hiring, salary negotiations and performance review processes for Grants and Contracts Specialist
* Conduct counseling, corrective action, up to and including termination, with Human Resources and Director
* Oversee general administrative needs such as timesheet approval, new hire paperwork, distribution of forms for Specialist
* Manage all staff to ensure optimal performance on each study
* Ensure staff demonstrate basic understanding of their job description
* Plan and facilitate individual and team meetings
* Assure all staff complies with Foundation and site policies, procedures and SOPs
* Work with Human Resources Manager to implement new hire procedures

Responsibilities:
* Provide guidance to the client and study team throughout the life of the award
* Responsible for programmatic and financial oversight of active projects 
* Maintain a solid understanding of project progress and budget status to ensure team is expending funds at an appropriate rate
* Intervene when problems are anticipated or progress has slowed, and respond to sponsor inquiries of project status 
* Review progress reports and Institutional Review Board annual reviews prior to submission to sponsor to ensure accuracy
* Hold regular meetings with clients to discuss progress on project, challenges, and questions on upcoming phases (no less than quarterly)
* Meet with Pre-Award Manager to receive new award documents and review issues that arose during proposal development
* Delegate start-up activities to Grants and Contracts Specialist (e.g. Office Depot account establishment, supply &amp;amp; equipment orders, etc.)
* Contact client to discuss grant management functions and team roles
* Review Geneva's process for hiring and managing personnel (screening) with client
* Ensure compliance with OMB Regulations, DoDGAR, FAR, and other applicable regulations
* Initiate and manage subcontract and independent contract agreements
* Review all correspondence such as requests for prior approval and no-cost time extensions and documentation gathered by Grants and Contracts Specialist prior to submission to funding source or sponsor
* Responsible for maintaining all documentation related to pre- and post-award grant activities, to include use of the database
* Ensure timeliness of progress report(s) and final report to awarding agency
* Coordinate equipment &amp;amp; materials procurement, and travel for grants and contracts
* Ensure equipment is properly insured and entered on equipment log according to The Geneva Foundation's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and policies
* Update and distribute the Grants &amp;amp; Contracts User's Guide and Employee Handbook to inform the Principal Investigator and project team members of pertinent policies
* Evaluate projects' needs to determine if additional funds are required to complete work
* Review and oversee study closeout to ensure proper closeout (e.g. disposition of equipment, receipt of progress reports, and submission of sponsor-required closeout documents)
* Work with Grants and Contracts Director to ensure department revenue goals are achieved
* Effectively delegate responsibilities to Grants and Contracts Specialist to ensure department revenue goals are achieved
* Review all budget expenditures and charge requests to ensure compliance with approved budget, PI approval, OMB A-122, and verify that purchase does not require prior approval
* Prepare monthly revenue tracking and annual budget projections for review by the Director
* Ensure accuracy of monthly budget reports and distribute to client
* Analyze financial spend-down in conjunction with programmatic progress. Provide guidance to PI should deficiencies be identified
* Facilitate final disposition of grant equipment and coordinate gifts to the medical facilities (with awarding agency's approval)  


QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications: 
* Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required
* 3-5 years experience in grant or contract administration required
* 3-5 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
* 1-3 years experience in staff or project management
* 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
* Ability to exercise independent judgment  in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
* Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
* Grant writing and management experience preferred
* Health care background and knowledge of military system preferred
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<title><![CDATA[Pre Award Manager - Tacoma, WA]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

The role of the Pre Award Manager is to encourage and facilitate the submission of new grant and contract proposals. The Pre Award Manager collaborates with Business Development personnel to respond to new business opportunities, participates in the coordination of marketing activities, and increases The Geneva Foundation's business influence with customers.  

DUTIES

* Conduct preliminary and ongoing consultations with potential investigators and/or research team members
* Meet with potential investigators to conduct a needs assessment
* Work closely with Business Development team, Grants and Contracts Director, and Chief, Research and Development to identify funding sources and opportunities 
* Track, develop and distribute funding announcements according to appropriateness for grant opportunities (individual, focus area groups, www.genevasrsp.org)
* Assist investigators with research proposal development activities to include: preparing intent letters, budget projections, completing personnel forms, formatting documents according to RFP instructions, proofreading documents, preparing documents for submission to funding source, and conducting follow-up
* Ensure compliance with OMB Regulations, DoDGAR, FAR, and other applicable regulations
* Coordinate consulting activities related to statistical analysis, as determined by internal policy
* Conduct fiscal and administrative review prior to submission including F&amp;amp;A costs, benefit loading rates, and subcontract proposal  
* Check for compliance with human subjects, animal use, and conflicts of interest  
* Work with Grants and Contracts Director to negotiate with sponsors to establish terms and conditions of grant awards  
* Assist with the preparation of proposal revisions by reviewing feedback provided by the sponsor, prepare revised proposal or written responses in collaboration with the research team, and submit the revised proposal/response to the sponsor; if necessary, identify alternative sponsors
* Provide continuous guidance to potential investigators throughout the application process
* Maintain current information for all clients and proposals in database
* Identify and maintain information in database related to research expertise and services typically utilized on research studies (e.g. statisticians, content experts, transcription services, etc.)
* Transition grant awards to post-award team for management
* Collaborate with Business Development personnel to identify opportunities for the Foundation 
* Develop responses to Requests for Information and grant solicitations to include: planning for the response, writing and editing proposal components, preparing a budget, formatting and packaging the proposal for submission, and serving as point of contact for the Foundation
* Prepare correspondence as a result of sponsor's request for additional information
* Actively promote proposal development services through email, website, attendance at conferences or site visits
* Network with potential investigators to expand the pool of researchers and encourage proposal development
* As needed, assist in the creation of new marketing tools to promote business development and increase grant applications
* Work with Grants and Contracts Director in the planning, evaluation, and preparation of the Pre-Award Department's operating budget, to include: analyzing needs, resources, and forecasting revenue 
* As identified, improve operating procedures, activities, and policies to enhance Geneva's pre-award management services
* Promote confidentiality of research protocols at all times
* Provide timely, quality customer service
* Work with the Grants and Contracts Director and Chief of Research and Development on strategic planning related to the management of the Grants proposal development services 
* Remain current on grant and contract regulations to include, but not limited to OMB A-110, A-122, A-133, DODGAR, and FAR
* Review federal grant announcements regularly and searches websites for funding opportunities 


QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
* 3-5 years' experience in proposal development or grant management required
* 3-5 years' non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
* 1-3 years' experience in staff or project management
* Demonstrate competency 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
* Ability to exercise independent judgment in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and manage multiple projects
* Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
* Understanding of grant-related regulations including OMB Circulars A-110 and A-133
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<title><![CDATA[Social Work Care Manager - Ft. Stewart, GA, GA]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

As a part-time (approximately .5 FTE) professional, the Social Work Care Manager will assist in the randomized clinical trial of the collaborative assessment and management exploring suicidality vs enhanced care as usual for suicidal soldiers.

Note: An MSW degree accredited by the Counsel on Social Work Education (CSWE) is required for this position. Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) license from recognized state with regulatory authority required


DUTIES

* Promote safety and confidentiality of research subjects at all times
* Provide BH screenings, assessment, and direct care, specialty referral and longitudinal BH care management
* Provide thorough assessment of clients, issues, and situations to design and develop a comprehensive treatment plan for the resolution of complex social, economic and psychosocial problems
* Conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide therapeutic interventions including crisis counseling to individuals, groups and families as needed to facilitate case management and optimize care
*Evaluate the impact of diagnosis or lack of diagnosis with unexplained chronic symptoms on individual and family system as well as assess patient's functioning within work, family and on a daily basis and identify areas needing continued support and resources in order to assist patient in treatment
* Provide services to high-risk populations including service members pending medical discharge due to physical and or behavioral health illnesses
* Develop, implement, and maintain in partnership with clients and other health care providers and community resources as applicable, an optimum, comprehensive care plan
* Coordinate services for those clients who move out of region to ensure continuity of care
* Advocate for clients as needed, and assist with negotiating systems to acquire resources and services, including assisting with paperwork completion, while consistently demonstrating a caring attitude that exceeds the client's expectations for services
* Educate clients, their families, commanders and health care staff on community resources including information and referral for financial, housing, educational, employment and childcare resources as required by client's needs assessment
* Perform various administrative duties in support of the services provided, e.g. conducting seminars and training programs for out-patient, and community clientele
* Attend and participate in patient care conferences, team conferences, professional staff conferences and any other appropriate professional activities
* Serve as trainer/mentor to lower graded social workers or students and other behavioral/psychological specialists trainees, providing advice and guidance on less complex cases or cases of limited scope
* Perform on-call behavioral health services and provide crisis intervention when appropriate
* Review and evaluate professional records to ensure compliance IAW hospital and Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
* Cognizant of and adhere to all applicable regulations and guidelines
* Assist the Participant Coordinator as needed in maintaining research study administrative, logistical, technical and data management functions, following proper security measures where appropriate
* Assist in the preparation of all required technical progress reports


QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) accredited by the Counsel on Social Work Education (CSWE) required
* Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) license from recognized state with regulatory authority required
* 3-5 years' experience in social work preferred
* 3-5 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
* 1-3 years experience in staff or project management
* 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
* Ability to exercise independent judgment  in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
* Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
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<title><![CDATA[Postdoctoral Fellow (T2) - Tacoma, WA]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today."

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team in the area of TBI/PTSD.  

The Post Doctoral Fellow will assist in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development.  

The Postdoctoral Fellow will perform basic research and data analysis related to the Clinical Consortium and assist in the Interpretation and application of data analyses.  

S/he will also assist with the preparation of manuscripts and other duties as assigned. 

The post-doctoral fellow may also assist on a multi-site randomized trial for suicide prevention.

NOTE: The Post Doctoral Fellow must have both a PhD and an Internship from an APA accredited institution.

DUTIES

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate and assist the Principle Investigator, Co-Investigators and research team in the performance the research study
- Contribute to the drafting and submitting of abstracts, manuscripts and reports for dissemination
- Prepare progress reports on research as required
- Analyze and write-up data
- Present complex information effectively to a range of audiences
- Provide data management assistance
- Provide project close-out support

QUALIFICATIONS

*NOTE: The Post Doctoral Fellow must have both a PhD and an Internship from an APA accredited institution.
- PhD or MD required
- 1-2 years medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of Defense
- Knowledge of military system, preferred.
- Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
- Must be organized, attentive to detail, and posses a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
- Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
- Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software &lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGenevaFoundation-Jobs/~4/PdQSvXYX1VE" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<title><![CDATA[Research Coordinator - Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine. Today." 

This position serves as the clinical coordinator for a multi-center DoD funded research project.  The study is evaluating the ability of a near-infrared spectroscopy monitor's ability to diagnose the presence of acute compartment syndrome in traumatized soldiers and civilians.  

The Research Coordinator will be responsible for providing coordinating activities across multiple study sites, direct support to the project Principal Investigator, participating in data analysis and management, reporting to Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory agencies and abstract/manuscript writing and submission. 

This position will be housed within the Division of Surgery at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, in Landstuhl, Germany.  

Relocation assistance from the US to Germany is available. 

DUTIES

- 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
Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
- 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
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic study related procedures
- 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

-Orthopedic research strongly preferred
- 2-4 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
- Must be a licensed nurse with critical care certification and/or possess Masters of Public Health (MPH), with preference given to PhD
- 5 years of experience as a registered nurse including at least 3 years of ICU care and 3 years of clinical research experience
- MPH candidates need at least 5 years of post-graduate clinical research experience
- Proven interest and record of clinical data analysis and manuscript writing and publication strongly preferred
- Prior FDA clinical experience strongly preferred
- Experience in publication, grant writing and statistical analysis
- 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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<title><![CDATA[Research Coordinator - Honolulu, HI]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career?  Join our team!  The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine.  The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff.  By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine.  Today."


The Research Coordinator oversees and administers research study and associated activities. Assists in project planning, and ensures that pre-established work scope, study protocol and regulatory requirements are followed. Will recruit and coordinate research subjects, as appropriate, and serves as principle administration liaison for the project. Oversees and coordinates the provision of administrative and staff services to investigators; develops and maintains record keeping systems and procedures.


The study will examine the effectiveness of a "Caring Letters Intervention" to prevent suicide among Service Members and Veterans.  


A primary function of this position will be to recruit study subjects which will take place on an inpatient psychiatry unit.


Previous experience in psychological and/or behavioral research and in research administration is preferred.  

This position is estimated to begin in September 2011.

DUTIES

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
- Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors degree 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 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
- Knowledge of CFR, GCP and ICH guidelines
 
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<title><![CDATA[Research Nurse / Project Director - San Antonio, TX]]></title>

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This study is examining is examining the effectiveness of an oral care program, education and implementation of an evidence-based oral care clinical guideline to determine whether it results in increased knowledge and improved oral care practices and compliance.

The Research Nurse / Project Director provides technical knowledge and expertise in nursing care to support the development of evidence-based programs.  This position will assist with participant recruitment, participant screening, data collection, and compilation of study results.  This individual must be comfortable speaking in front of large groups of people.

Additionally, the Research Nurse / Project Director will assume patient care assignments for ICU Nurse Champions when teaching the Innovative Oral Care Education classes along with members of the project team.  

This position effort is a minimum of 20 hours per week. Hours will vary depending on the time of patient consent; candidate will need to be flexible with hours they're available.  

Research will take place at the United States Army Institute of Surgical Research and Brooke Army Medical Center. 

DUTIES

Responsibilities:
* Provide technical knowledge and expertise in nursing care
* Perform preliminary research, information gathering and packaging
* Promote safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times
* Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practice
(GCP) and infection control procedures, when applicable
* Participate in the hiring, training and supervision of other research personnel as
applicable
* Maintain a collaborative research environment between the Principal Investigator (PI),
other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the funding
organization
* Prepare for research study to include regulatory submission process
* Execution and maintenance of research study
* Manage study documentation
* Oversee subject recruitment and enrollment, as needed
* Conduct research subject visits as directed
* Collect data and complete data entry process
* Prepare interim and final progress reports
* Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
* Procurement of supplies and equipment as authorized per research budget guidelines
* Participate in the analysis of the data and the preparation of the manuscript
* Maintain an updated literature library of journal articles related to the research topic
* Maintain the security and confidentiality of all research records
* Perform duties necessary to comply with and implement research study protocol
* 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

* Bachelors or R.N. required
* 1-2 years medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably
with Department of Defense
* 1-2 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
* Knowledge of military system, preferred
* Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
* Must be organized, attentive to detail, and posses a positive, friendly and professional
demeanor
* Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees,
clients and sponsors of all levels
* Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with
strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
* Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other
Microsoft Office Software
* Ability to perform triage, patient assessment and nursing care functions
* Data mining, administering medication, operating specialized medical equipment
experience, strongly desired
* Knowledge of preoperative assessment, intraoperative phase, and postoperative
evaluation, desired
* Knowledge of emergency measures, use and affects of intravenous fluids, normal and
abnormal responses to anesthetics, and effects, side effects and complications by
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<title><![CDATA[Research Coordinator - Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career?  Join our team!  The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine.  The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff.  By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine.  Today."


The Research Coordinator oversees and administers research study and associated activities. Assists in project planning, and ensures that pre-established work scope, study protocol and regulatory requirements are followed. Will recruit and coordinate research subjects, as appropriate, and serves as principle administration liaison for the project. Oversees and coordinates the provision of administrative and staff services to investigators; develops and maintains record keeping systems and procedures.


The study will examine the effectiveness of a "Caring Letters Intervention" to prevent suicide among Service Members and Veterans.  


A primary function of this position will be to recruit study subjects which will take place on an inpatient psychiatry unit.


Previous experience in psychological and/or behavioral research and in research administration is preferred.  


DUTIES

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
- Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors degree 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 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
- Knowledge of CFR, GCP and ICH guidelines
 
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<title><![CDATA[Research Assistant - San Diego, CA]]></title>

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The study is testing the safety and efficacy of virtual reality based treatments for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Service Members with PTSD from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
 
The Research Assistant will assist with recruiting, performing independent assessments on subjects, collecting and organizing data, and performing administrative tasks in support of the overall project.  

The position is estimated at 20 hours per week.  Human research subject training required upon employment.
 

DUTIES

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
* Manage study documentation to include accurate and timely filing
* Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
* Assist in all phases of the research project 
* 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
* Will be required to travel, using personnel vehicle, between NMCSD and Camp Pendleton on a frequent basis. Will be responsible for tracking mileage using a mileage log. Mileage will be reimbursed at the government approved rate.


QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required
* 1 year experience in research preferred 
* 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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<title><![CDATA[Research Coordinator - San Diego, CA]]></title>

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Looking for an exciting new career?  Join our team!  The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine.  The Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated, world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality staff.  By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine.  Today."


The Research Coordinator oversees and administers research study and associated activities. Assists in project planning, and ensures that pre-established work scope, study protocol and regulatory requirements are followed. Will recruit and coordinate research subjects, as appropriate, and serves as principle administration liaison for the project. Oversees and coordinates the provision of administrative and staff services to investigators; develops and maintains record keeping systems and procedures.


The study will examine the effectiveness of a "Caring Letters Intervention" to prevent suicide among Service Members and Veterans.  


A primary function of this position will be to recruit study subjects which will take place on an inpatient psychiatry unit.


Previous experience in psychological and/or behavioral research and in research administration is preferred.  


DUTIES

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
- Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors degree 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 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
- Knowledge of CFR, GCP and ICH guidelines
 
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<title><![CDATA[Research Coordinator - San Diego, CA]]></title>

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The role of the Coordiantor is to work with the Principal Investigator to manage and coordinate the clinical research protocol at their Military Treatment Facility  (MTF). The Coordinator will assist with subject enrollment, data collection, monitor follow-up visits, regulatory and administrative details, provide data management assistance and project close-out support.

This position will begin as part-time at approximately 16-20 hours per week.  The Research Coordinator will support multiple protocols in this position and as each protocol receives regulatory approvals, this position will transition to full-time (approximately 32 - 40 hours per week).  



DUTIES

Research Study Responsibilities:
* Promote safety and confidentiality of research subjects at all times 
* Proactively prepare for study initiations
* Meet or exceed sponsor and Geneva enrollment, study execution, and monitoring expectations 
* Conduct a minimum average of 10 study visits per week - 40 visits per month
* Support and assist team members in completing other trials
* Demonstrate competency and accuracy in completing source documentation and CRFs
* Report and document Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) per sponsor requirements 
* Maintain complete and accurate drug accountability at all times 
* Demonstrates proficiency in performing basic study related procedures (i.e., Vital Signs, ECG, phlebotomy) as required
* Proficiently perform appropriate study specific procedures (i.e., PFTs, phlebotomy, glucometers, remote data entry, special lab processing) 
* Be cognizant of and adhere to FDA and OSHA regulations and GCP guidelines 
 


QUALIFICATIONS

* RN or LPN preferred
* CRC preferred
* FDA regulated clinical research experience using GCP, ICG Guidelines required
* Fully proficient in medical terminology and abbreviations
* Knowledge of military system preferred 
* Ability to operate independently
* Ability to organize and secure study files
* Demonstrated competence in oral and written communication
* Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and e-mail
 
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<title><![CDATA[Research Coordinator - Washington D.C., DC]]></title>

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The Research Coordinator oversees and administers research study and associated activities. Assists in project planning, and ensures that pre-established work scope, study protocol and regulatory requirements are followed. May recruit and coordinate research subjects, as appropriate, and serves as principle administration liaison for the project. Oversees and coordinates the provision of administrative and staff services to investigators; develops and maintains record keeping systems and procedures.

This study will examine the prevalence of hypopituitarism following combat-related traumatic brain injury (TBI).  

The ideal candidate will have the following:
- current nursing license
- experience with IV Therapy (and hold current, applicable certifications)
- experience with timed serial blood draws

DUTIES

Responsibilities for the Research Coordinator includes, but not limited to:
- 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
- Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required
- RN or LVN license required
- Experience with IV Therapy and have current, applicable certification required
- Experience with metabolic testing preferred
- Experience with timed serial blood draws 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 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
- Knowledge of CFR, GCP and ICH guidelines
 
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<title><![CDATA[Quality Assurance Specialist - Frederick, MD]]></title>

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This position is for an upcoming opportunity.

This position is responsible for reviewing procedures, compliance survey development, surveying laboratory personnel, and writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under a firm delivery schedule. The ideal candidate will be Bachelor's prepared.

Specific tasks:

- Obtain current procedures utilized by the laboratory facility from appropriate POC
- Review facility's existing procedures to determine whether compliance updates are needed
- Identify any inaccurate or noncompliant components and ensure changes are made and incorporated into corresponding SOPs
- Develop a compliance survey and distribute to appropriate laboratory personnel
- Draft SOPs utilizing appropriate laboratory format
- Work with the QA team to ensure deliverables are submitted in a timely manner incorporating all customer and team comments.




DUTIES

Responsibilities:
- Promote quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization
- Ensure QA compliance objectives and targets are achieved
- Maintaining awareness of the business context and budgetary control issues
- Ensure compliance with national and international standards and legislation
- Consider the application of environmental and health and safety standard
- Agree standards are clearly defined quality methods for staff to apply
- Define quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff


QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors' degree or equivalent work experience required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen due to site restrictions
- 4 years' experience in quality assurance required
- 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
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<title><![CDATA[Quality Assurance Scientist - Frederick, MD]]></title>

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This position is for an upcoming opportunity.

This position is responsible for reviewing procedures, compliance survey development, surveying laboratory personnel, and writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under a firm delivery schedule. The ideal candidate will be doctoral-prepared.

This position will supervise the performance of the following tasks:

- Obtain current procedures utilized by the laboratory facility from appropriate POC
- Review facility's existing procedures to determine whether compliance updates are needed
- Identify any inaccurate or noncompliant components and ensure changes are made and incorporated into corresponding SOPs
- Develop a compliance survey and distribute to appropriate laboratory personnel
- Draft SOPs utilizing appropriate laboratory format




DUTIES

Responsibilities:
- Promote quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization
- Ensure QA compliance objectives and targets are achieved
- Maintaining awareness of the business context and budgetary control issues
- Ensure compliance with national and international standards and legislation
- Consider the application of environmental and health and safety standard
- Agree standards are clearly defined quality methods for staff to apply
- Define quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff


QUALIFICATIONS

- PhD or MD prepared or equivalent work experience required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen due to site restrictions
- 4 years' experience in quality assurance experience 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
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<title><![CDATA[Identified Candidate - Tacoma, WA]]></title>

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If you have been asked to apply for a specific position, please fill out this application. 

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