Clinical Research Associate

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Overview

A qualified Clinical Research Associate is required to support the Radiation Oncology Clinic at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) . This is a non-personal services role responsible for the coordination and execution of clinical research protocols, supporting oncology research programs, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), National Cancer Institute (NCI), and regulatory standards.

The Clinical Research Associate will manage clinical trials from protocol development through completion, collaborate with principal investigators, and ensure high-quality research operations that meet nationally recognized healthcare and research standards.

General Duties

• Provide research services in accordance with accepted clinical research practices and regulatory standards.
• Support operational and clinical research readiness within the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission (JCAHO), AHA, DoD, and institutional policies.
• Maintain high-quality standards in research coordination and patient-related activities.

Specific Duties

Research Coordination & Regulatory

• Manage and process multiple clinical research protocols through approval processes and regulatory review.
• Develop and submit research protocols to Institutional Review Boards (IRB).
• Ensure compliance with FDA, DoD, and federal human subject protection regulations.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, including approvals, amendments, and communications.

Clinical Trial Management

• Execute clinical trials from concept through study completion and reporting.
• Serve as liaison between research organizations (e.g., NCI/NRG Oncology) and clinical teams.
• Coordinate with principal investigators to implement research strategies.

Patient & Data Management

• Screen and evaluate patients for eligibility in clinical trials.
• Manage patient enrollment, informed consent, and scheduling.
• Monitor patient progress and collect clinical data.
• Maintain patient records, case report forms, and study documentation.

Research Operations

• Conduct data collection, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Manage adverse event reporting and regulatory submissions.
• Support clinical audits and respond to regulatory findings.
• Coordinate biospecimen collection, processing, and shipment.

Collaboration & Administration

• Participate in research meetings, clinical conferences, and professional activities.
• Provide support in budget planning and financial tracking of research programs.

Qualifications

Degree

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in protocol management, preferably in Radiation Oncology or clinical research.

Certification

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of clinical research regulations, oncology protocols, and patient data management.
• Understanding of IRB processes, FDA requirements, and human subject protection standards.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities (including patient interaction).
• Ability to manage multiple complex research protocols simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Computer proficiency in research systems and data tools.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 07:30 - 16:30 (1-hour unpaid lunch)
• 40 hours per week
• No work on federal holidays

Performance Standards

• Maintain high-quality service with minimal substantiated complaints.
• Achieve compliance with all research, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Ensure continuity of staffing and research support services.

Compliance Requirements

• Must comply with DoD health, immunization, and training requirements.
• Adhere to HIPAA, Privacy Act, and patient confidentiality standards.
• Follow all safety, security, and operational procedures of the MTF.

Security Requirements

• Must be eligible to work on a U.S. military installation.
• Must comply with background checks, identification, and access procedures.

Compensation: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

AIMS Locum Tenens, LLC, is a women owned and SBA's 8(a) certified healthcare management company based in Northern Virginia and Washington DC area focus on healthcare management in both public and private sectors

AIMS Locum Tenens is one of the fastest growing healthcare management solution specialized in management of highly skilled healthcare professionals in both commercial and government healthcare facilities all over the country. We have the experience, resources, and scale required to help physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to take advantage of both short and long term staffing opportunities in a wide variety of practice specialties. We do staff healthcare providers for both short and long-term assignments to local, state and federal government healthcare facilities.

AIMS realizes the key to quality is attention to details. AIMS is the one stop shop for various healthcare facilities and handles every steps to get best candidate from sourcing, recruitment, candidate screening, credentialing, final placement and retention of highly qualified healthcare provider.

As one of the nation's fastest growing healthcare management companies, AIMS Locum Tenens manages highly qualified physicians and nurses during staffing crisis at community hospitals, clinics and Army based MTFs (Military Treatment Facilities). Hospital systems, MTFs, nursing homes and out patient clinics benefit from our comprehensive, cost-effective supplemental medical staffing services.

Our No. 1 priority is to provide the best service to our healthcare professionals and our hospital and MTFs clients. We welcome feedback and suggestions so we can continually improve our service.

At AIMS Locum Tenens, our core pillars-dedication, commitment, trustworthiness, and superior service-drive every aspect of our business.