About the Position The Research Assistant I provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team coordinating research activities that may include recruiting participants, data collection and management and other research activities as assigned. The RA will assist with report generation and project close-out support. About the Project The Research Assistant will play a key role in participant recruitment and study operations. Primary responsibilities include engaging active-duty service members in the primary clinic waiting area, explaining the study, and inviting eligible individuals to complete an online screening questionnaire. The Research Assistant will also assist with participant consent, answer questions about the study, support protocol amendments and regulatory requirements, and help ensure compliance with study procedures. This position requires an on-site presence at Womack Army Medical Center, primarily during morning sick call hours to support recruitment activities. The study will recruit up to nine (9) service members from units at Fort Bragg for enrollment. The project is currently in Phase I, which focuses on participant recruitment and enrollment. Phase II will involve facilitating and supporting focus groups to gather participant feedback and inform future program refinement. Salary $17.00 PER HOUR. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's 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 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 Familiarity with medical terminology, medications, laboratory tests, and abbreviations commonly used in patient medical charts

RESPONSIBILITIES

Adheres 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 Assist with self-reporting baseline assessment measures Assist with administrative logistics including consenting research participants, data collection, and scheduling Executes, maintains research study to include data collection Prepares research subjects (animal or human) for research study Manages study documentation to include accurate and timely filing Prepares progress reports Complies with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station Documents all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research Interacts and communicates effectively with study and site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the study sponsor Promotes safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times Creates and adheres to a data quality and quality assurance plan Assists with the initial coding and data entry of structured questionnaires and data collection tools, when applicable Demonstrates proficiency in performing basic study related procedures as required Maintains and updates 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.) Schedules and attends regular team meetings As a leader in military medical research, at Geneva, our professionals develop critical solutions - and build rewarding careers. Our team of more than 400 employees across the world joins forces with some of the world's leading researchers and innovators, who are committed to the advancement of military medicine worldwide. Introduce yourself and we'll be in touch if there is a role that fits your experience. Transforming Military Medicine to Save Lives Worldwide Geneva is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that advances military medicine through research, development, and education as we pursue our purpose to ensure optimal health for service members and the communities they serve. The Geneva Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Our benefits package includes financial rewards that are a significant part of the employee's total rewards compensation package. Geneva's highly competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision healthcare, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings account, with employer contribution. Coverage is provided for employees and family members including domestic partners. Short-and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, Life & ADD insurance, 403b retirement plan with generous employer match, flexible leave options, 11 paid holidays per year, and up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year. Employees may qualify for PSLF as Geneva is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Full time positions come with all benefits. Part time and intermittent positions may vary.