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HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II (COVID-19) to support the Austere environments Consortium for Enhanced Sepsis Outcomes (ACESO), located at the Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to ACESO. US citizenship is required.

Founded in 2010, the Austere environments Consortium for Enhanced Sepsis Outcomes (ACESO), is a consortium consisting of U.S. Government, non-profit, academic and industry partners. ACESO's mission is to improve survival for patients with severe infections through development of rapid, point-of-care diagnostics and prognostics and evidence-based clinical management. Headquartered at HJF, ACESO runs clinical research studies across the US, Africa, and SE Asia, primarily. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, ACESO initiated clinical research protocols in partnership with Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs). This position will directly support COVID-19 research at the Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in Honolulu, Hawaii to conduct an active clinical trial(s). This position will perform clinical research and patient treatment in conjunction with one or more specified clinical research protocols. Supervised by either a Clinical Site Manager or designee.

Responsibilities:

Reviews new patient records and screens patients for eligibility in participation of research protocol. Interviews patients for protocols and collects and analyzes appropriate data for recruitment purposes, determine patient commitment and obtains informed consent. Educates patients about the research protocol, their roles in the protocols, and any other vital information. (35%)
Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data. Maintains weekly/monthly status reports on all patients, and associated sample data. Transcribes and resolves queries of data in case report forms (hardcopy or electronic) and prepares documents, under direction of project heads. (15%)
Acts as a liaison between patients and physicians and serves as a resource for the patients. Acts as a liaison between the site and HJF HQ to support study operations and ensure target enrollment is met. Attends weekly project calls, reports on sites updates, and assists in reporting requirements for the study. (15%)
Identifies materials/supplies needed for patient enrollment; submits procurement requests; tracks/monitors study supplies; Assists in coordinating sample shipments to partner sites; Assists in coordinating training/deployment of advanced technologies under assigned protocols. (10%)
Adheres to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. Assures that protocol requirements are achieved within Good Clinical Practices. Assists in the development of the site specific protocol, protocol modifications and continuing review reports. Maintains documents according to site and protocol requirements. Works closely with ACESO data and regulatory personnel to monitor the study and ensure quality data. Assists in identifying and requesting database changes according to protocol updates. (15%)
Schedules patients for appointments and visits. Assists with monitoring audits/visits for protocols. Travels from their assigned workplace to support protocols at other sites as needed. This include travel within the PACOM region to support enrollment of deployed military personnel. (10%)
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects; excellent interpersonal and computer skills; ability to communicate effectively and to work with individuals of all levels; trained in phlebotomy preferred; experience with developing protocols and protocol modifications required; REDCap experience preferred. Must be comfortable working with COVID-19 specimens.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline is required.

Minimum Experience/ Training Requirements: 3-5 years of relevant work experience is required.

Work Environment: Set in a clinical research environment.

Travel Requirements: This position will be based in Honolulu, HI; however, incumbent will be required to meet with partners, sponsors, and/or attend local conferences/training events within a 50-miles radius of Honolulu, HI. Any travel over 50-miles will be reimbursed by the program. International travel also required during COVID-19.

Background/Security: U.S. citizenship required; eligible to obtain and maintain a Tier III Investigation/ Secret Clearance and Common Access Card (CAC).

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, addresses, education, and credentials, a criminal background check, drug screening, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Clinical Research Coordinator II (COVID-19) - Austere environments Consortium for Enhanced Sepsis Outcomes - Military Veterans

Honolulu, HI

Honolulu, HI