COMBAT Research Services Professional

Job Summary:

The Combat Medicine Research Center (COMBAT) is seeking a highly motivated entry level Research Services Professional to support ongoing COMBAT research projects and center initiatives. This position will provide support to COMBAT leadership and affiliated faculty in the execution of research projects focused on military relevant medical research. Research projects may include clinical research, including clinical trials, and community-based research.

The successful applicant will have a passion for research, excellent attention to detail, and strong critical thinking skills to learn and grow in this role. This position will be required to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines across schools, departments, and centers.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Research Project Support - 50%

• Assist with day-to-day operations of clinical trials and human subjects research studies
• Review research protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria, and confirms eligibility of subjects to participate in research studies
• Participate in subject recruitment efforts, including communicating with individuals expressing interest and all pre-screening/screening activities
• Perform informed consent process or ensures that the informed consent process has occurred, is properly documented, and that informed consent form documents are filed as required
• Schedule subject participation in research studies, coordinating availability of necessary space, and clinical research support (e.g., physician, nurse practitioner, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy)
• Collect, code, and perform data entry in an accurate and timely manner
• Data collection may include direct discussion with participants around traumatic events and mental health
• Adhere to research regulatory standards
• Assist research project investigators in development of research materials
• Ensure necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and in working order
• Perform additional duties as needed for successfully execution of research project activities
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership

COMBAT Projects & Initiatives - 50%

• Collaborate with COMBAT leadership, staff, and affiliated investigators
• Support development of COMBAT briefing materials
• Support analysis of COMBAT operations data
• Create visualizations of COMBAT operations data
• Perform literature reviews
• Other duties in support of COMBAT initiatives

Work Location: Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.