CICONIX has an exciting new opportunity for Research Assistant to support the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence’s (TBICoE) mission in Silver Spring, MD. (HQ 15-YEAR LONGITUDINAL STUDY)

Position Summary:

Research Assistant is responsible for assisting with the performance of clinical investigation projects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects, collection and organization of data, scheduling patients for follow up appointments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs data entry for clinical investigation projects and maintains databases including recruitment/screening of potential study subjects, collection, and organization, and entry of data, scheduling and testing subjects for follow up appointments.
• Assists in the preparation of technical reports, summaries and protocols.
• Maintains study related documents and supplies, secures, organizes and documents as required following all federal/ state regulations.
• Creates, collects, disseminates, maintains appropriate files of study data and assists with review and completion of study manuals and SOPs.
• Screens, consents, and/or schedules potential research participants for testing or evaluation. Facilitates follow-up assessment reminders, scheduling, and testing with all related documentation.
• Extracts data from patient and/or research participant medical records; transcribes and resolves data queries in study forms (hardcopy and/or electronic); prepares documents, under direction of project leaders; prepares data for statistical analyses and reports descriptive data to be used in research/clinical investigations/studies reports.
• Maintains awareness and compliance of research regulatory issues.
• Communicates regularly with study team, under direction of project leaders, via email and conference calling as needed.
• May assist with TBI program/ project improvement initiatives at the site.
• Assists with literature searches, obtaining articles for review.
• Assists with obtaining and collating materials for reports, manuscripts and for meetings.

Non-Primary Responsibilities:

• Other duties consistent with the above responsibilities

Position Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to follow detailed instructions required. Excellent communication and analytical skills required. S/he must adhere to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. Must complete CITI/ HIPAA training.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required. Human Subjects training required. Current certification in Basic Life Support if working in a hospital environment.

Minimum Experience: 6 months -2 years of experience in research/clinical investigations/studies required. Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care preferred.

Required Licenses: None.

Physical Capabilities: Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to carry light items – up to 25 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: None.

Work Environment: Office, clinical and hospital environment. May encounter patients who are confused, agitated or abusive. Must be available to travel locally, regionally, and nationally.

CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• Must be able to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

 CICONIX, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We E-Verify all employees.

• Competitive market-based salary, commensurate with experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits available (Medical, Dental, PTO, 401k etc).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

CICONIX LLC is an innovative Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance to military health program support. We believe that broad collaboration and an integrated approach to problem-solving leads to successful outcomes for our clients. Exceptional people, unwavering integrity, inclusive collaboration, and enduring impact are the foundational values defining our company culture.