Research Associate Ii - Silver Spring, United States - THE GENEVA FOUNDATION

Description

Overview

About The Geneva Foundation

The Geneva Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 1993 with the purpose to ensure optimal health for service members and the communities they serve.

This purpose is accomplished through our mission to advance military medicine through research, development, and education. Our vision is to lead the way in transforming military medicine. Our culture is living our core values that focus on a higher purpose.

Geneva serves a diverse population and is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging a central focus of the employee experience.

As a leader in military medical research, we develop critical lifesaving solutions for the global community - and build rewarding careers for our employees.

Benefits
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.


About The Position
The Research Associate II collects and enters study data under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

The Research Associate II has primary responsibility under the direction of the Principal Investigator for data extraction and entry in preparation for analysis.

Must be US resident or able to work in the US without sponsorship.

About The Project

The objective of this research is to evaluate the immunological outcome of combining two vaccine strategies, one that targets mosquito saliva proteins at the mosquito bite site and the other that targets malaria parasite proteins prior to invasion of host liver cells.

Salary Range

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
• Execute and maintain research study
• Manage study documentation to include accurate and timely filing
• Prepare progress reports
• Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
• Interact and communicate effectively with Principal Investigator, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the funding organization
• Procure supplies and equipment as authorized per research budget guidelines
• Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
• Assist in all phases of the research project to include: recruit research participants, consent volunteers, administer questionnaires, prepare animal research, sanitize animal research areas
• Coordinate data collection schedules of all research team members,
• Monitor budgets
• Create and adhere to a data quality and quality assurance plan
• Assist with interim and annual reports. S/he will be the primary liaison at the data collection site and will be responsible for explaining the project to military personnel associated with the study
• Make travel arrangements for consultants, when needed
• Schedule and attend regular team meetings
• Assist with the initial coding and data entry of structured questionnaires and data collection tools, when applicable
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic study related procedures (i.e., Vital Signs, ECG, phlebotomy, animal surgery) as required
• Recruit research participants, assist in enrollment and protocol procedures, monitor followup visits, oversee regulatory and administrative details, and provide data management assistance and project closeout support as applicable
• Complete required and applicable research training needed to complete research
• Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)
• Maintain and promote Geneva's core values of Integrity, Superior Service to Customers, Quality, Teamwork, Innovation, and Respect for All
• Possess a working knowledge of The Geneva Foundation's Employee Handbook, User's Guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as applicable
• Remain accessible and accountable at all times during work hours and collects messages at least twice daily
• Comply with the dress code of The Geneva