The Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc Hiring for Qualitative Research Associate (Hybrid) – Pediatrics at Bethesda, MD  Full Time

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.

HJF is seeking a Qualitative Research Associate to monitor the execution of clinical trials associated with specific projects. The Qualitative Research Associate ensures that all necessary steps are taken towards safety provisions and all regulations are adhered.

This position will be in support of the Department of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). In collaboration with other scientific and technical staff, this position will provide technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of qualitative research.

Note: This work site requires that Non-US Citizen incumbents have lived in the US three out of the past five years.

Performs review and synthesis activities such as literature reviews, landscape analyses, and/or review of policy and practice guidelines.
• Assists with research design planning and receipt of required Institutional Review Board approvals.
• Responsible for development and piloting of qualitative research tools (e.g. focus group discussion guides, interview guides), in addition to enrollment, scheduling/coordination, data collection, validation, coding, and analysis.
• Contributes to the writing and editing of scientific manuscripts, abstracts and presentations for publication in technical and peer-reviewed journals and presentation at scientific conferences and meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of survey management tools (i.e Survey Monkey, RedCap).
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of qualitative software (i.e NVIVO, MAXQDA, Dedoose, Qualtrics).

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree required
• Minimum of 0 to 2 years experience required

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may 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.