SAMUELI  INSTITUTE for INFORMATION BIOLOGY

Position Description

 

Position Title: Clinical Research Associate

Location: Alexandria Virginia

Supervisor: Christine Goertz DC, PhD

 

SUMMARY: Functions as a project manager for clinical research projects, under supervision of the Director of Clinical Research. Writes grants and develops contracts to build research capacity for specific projects and programs. Familiar with survey methodology and instrument development. Able to perform analysis of large and small data sets using SAS/SPSS programming and spreadsheet formulas. Ability to work with researchers from SIIB and other organizations, supervise research assistants, write abstracts and manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals. Prepare summaries of research and programs for inter-disciplinary audiences and website. Travel to clinical field sites for the purpose of site visits and supervision is required.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Prepare competitive grants and contracts for submission to funding agencies

·         Develop clinical research protocols

·         Project management of individual clinical research studies

·         Evaluation and synthesis of scientific literature

·         Prepare and present scientific abstracts, manuscripts and reports for publication

·         Data analysis

·         Other duties as assigned

 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a post-graduate doctoral degree with at least one year of clinical research experience (five years of substantial experience will be considered in lieu of the doctoral degree) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Bio-statistics, Clinical Medicine or a related field.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES DESIRED:

  • Strong quantitative background
  • Knowledge/experience with clinical research methodologies
  • Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills that permit the individual to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of good clinical practices, clinical trials monitoring, and regulatory compliance
  • Ability to problem solve, conduct critical analysis and take initiative
  • Proven organization and prioritization skills.
  • Demonstrated grant-writing skills
  • Ability to assimilate and compile data using independent judgment in producing final reports
  • Skill in the use of SAS and/or SPSS in the compilation and analysis of research data
  • Able to supervise research assistants and support staff
  • Skill in the use of MS Office Suite

COMPENSATION: Competitive

Contact: Christine Goertz DC, PhD. 703 299 4800; cgoertz@siib.org