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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.

About The Position

The Research Coordinator provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team coordinating research activities that may include recruiting research participants, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned. The Research Coordinator will assist with report generation and project close-out support.

This is an on-site position assigned to the Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. A thorough government background check will be required. 

About The Project

This position will be supporting Photomedicine, a collaborative research program investigating how the medical use of certain wavelengths of light (blue light) may enhance performance, stimulate healing, modulate recovery, and improve health.

• 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
• Plan and coordinate the initiation of the research study protocol, and the implementation of operating policies and procedures
• Plan, implement, and maintain data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol; may coordinate the collection and analysis of research data
• Recruit, instruct, and coordinate research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of technical support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research/clinical protocol, as appropriate to the position; may perform aspects of the research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectives
• Organize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other events associated with research activities; may perform and/or coordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research objectives
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• 2-4 years of experience in clinical research preferred
• 2-4 years of 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
• Knowledge of CFR, GCP, and ICH guidelines