Join the HJF Team!

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing, and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

The Murtha Cancer Center is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to innovative cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in clinical research activities, including patient recruitment, consent processes, specimen processing and shipping, study documentation and basic regulatory management for a study involving Multi-Cancer Detection Tests. The Department of Defense (DoD), represented by USU/MCCRP, is participating in the NCI Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN). The CSRN consists of seven civilian healthcare systems, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the DoD. The first study the CSRN is undertaking is a pilot study, known as the Vanguard Study (on Multi-Cancer Detection), which will enroll 24,000 total volunteers over four years. Multi-Cancer Detection tests claim to screen for several types of cancers using only a blood sample. The study will address if detection with this method leads to better outcomes and more lives saved. The results of the Vanguard study will inform the design of a larger randomized controlled trial involving about 225,000 people.

This position will be in support of the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at: San Diego Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA

• Screens patients for eligibility in participation of research protocol(s).
• Reviews patient medical records; assists with participant identification, and enrollment. Obtains informed consent and provides education about the research study, roles, and other vital information.
• Interviews participants regarding medical history and collects questionnaire data based on self-report and medical record review.
• Collects and processes blood specimens according to established procedures.
• Responsible for implementing SOPs, research protocols and policies for all assigned research projects. Assists with regulatory submissions and actions as needed.
• Performs data entry for research projects ensuring that data is entered for analysis in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner. Ensures that confidentiality and security of data are maintained.
• Maintains laboratory standards and inventories in accordance with good laboratory practices.
• Interfaces with various clinic providers and administrative personnel.
• Adheres to legal, professional, and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. Assures that protocol requirements are achieved within good clinical practices. Assists with monitoring audits/visits for protocols.
• Participates in routine (weekly/monthly) update calls with MCC and site PI.
• Oversees the maintenance of supplies, procurement, and shipping of study-related materials.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor or PI. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required
• Experience working within an oncology setting preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary for performing research tasks; ability to learn and become proficient in data acquisition and research responsibilities related to research protocols.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to collaborate with individuals of all levels.
• Experience in phlebotomy or other blood related procedures is preferred but not required.

Site Security Requirement:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a T3 Secret security clearance and CAC
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a Clinic setting.

Some HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.