Senior Research Associate

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Clinical Center (CC) located in Bethesda, MD.

(ID: 2026-3925)

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Overview

The Senior Research Associate (Clinical Protocol Coordinator) will support the clinical and basic research programs of the Department of Perioperative Medicine in the NIH Clinical Center. Responsibilities include assisting researchers with protocol development and the assembly and review of clinical trial documents, maintaining trial-related documentation and study databases, collecting and submitting regulatory documents to the IRB and other regulatory bodies, supporting participant recruitment and scheduling, and training staff and investigators on protocol submission processes. A Master's degree is required, with General Medical and Health Services listed as the field of study. This position is based at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD (Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week) and is telework eligible.

Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

• Master's degree
• CITI certification

Field of Study

• General Medical and Health Services

Software

• Electronic Data Capture System

Skills

• Liaising with regulatory authorities
• Training clinical trial site staff
• Coordinating project meetings
• Previous clinical trial work

Deliverables

• Meet with lab members to present updates — Bi-Weekly
• Present clinical updates to include patient enrollment, progress in trial, recruitment, data collection, and regulatory and clinical data — Bi-Weekly
• Generate weekly reports outlining progress and status of ongoing activity — Weekly
• Enter and oversee data storage in database — Ad-Hoc
• Work with investigators to facilitate patients' care during clinical visits — Ad-Hoc
• Meet and update investigators on the trial status and on protocol and regulatory updates — Ad-Hoc
• Compile data and produce presentations for scientific or regulatory meetings — Ad-Hoc

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

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Salary Range

$145,000 - $153,000 USD

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