Research Coordinator

About the Position

This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• Collects data in accordance with specific guidelines of research protocols.
• Reviews and analyzes research related to clinical aspects of hematology, oncology and other pediatric clinical research, to include Graduate Medical Education.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers, interdisciplinary teams and research personnel to develop, review, implement, manage and evaluate clinical research protocols.
• Serves as a liaison between the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the department and/or committees.
• Maintains and updates protocol files for the department in accordance with regulatory procedures.
• Stays up-to-date on current TRICARE policies and procedures and follows oral and written guidelines for referral, research, clinical trials and appointment management center activities.
• Coordinates with local department personnel and/or legal office in the development of the support agreements.
• Drafts and reviews correspondence and verifies protocols are forwarded to appropriate organizations.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 44 pounds may be required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.