JOB DESCRIPTION

About The Position

The Research Coordinator provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team coordinating research activities that may include recruiting research participants, data collection and management and other research activities as assigned. The Research Coordinator will assist with report generation and project close-out support.

This is a part time (20 hours per week) position that will be required to work on site at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD. A government background check will be administered.

About the Project

Military nursing personnel face unique emotional and psychological challenges, including moral injury and moral distress, especially in the wake of wartime care, the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent military healthcare system restructuring. These stressors have contributed to emotional exhaustion and increased intent to leave the military.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Building Spiritual Strength (BSS) program—a spiritually-integrated, group-based intervention designed to reduce moral injury and distress while enhancing resilience. The program has shown promising results in Veterans Health Administration settings and will now be tested in a military nursing population using a crossover trial design.

Participants will engage in weekly 90-minute virtual group sessions over six weeks, facilitated by trained chaplains. The study aims to assess improvements in moral and generalized resilience, reductions in distress and injury, and decreased intent to leave the military.

Salary Range

$22.00 – $28.00. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• 2-4 years’ experience in clinical research preferred
• 2-4 years’ non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
• Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
• Knowledge of CFR, GCP and ICH guidelines
• Visa sponsorship not available
• US Citizenship required

Key Responsibilities

the Research Coordinator will be expected to:

• Participant Coordination
  • Recruit, screen, and enroll military nursing personnel into the study.
  • Serve as the primary contact for participants throughout the study.
  • Schedule and manage weekly virtual BSS sessions, including sending Zoom.gov links.
• Data Management
  • Administer baseline and post-intervention surveys via Max.gov.
  • Maintain a secure master list linking participant IDs to contact information.
  • Input and manage demographic and survey data in Excel™.
• Compliance & Ethics
  • Ensure adherence to IRB protocols and consent procedures.
  • Monitor attendance and maintain documentation for reporting.
  • Coordinate with Chaplain facilitators and civilian team members to avoid coercion.
• Logistics & Communication
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to manage study materials and storage.
  • Arrange shipping labels for study-related items to avoid personal expenses for participants.
• Participant Support
  • Provide access to Military OneSource and National Suicide Prevention resources.
  • Monitor for emotional distress and escalate concerns appropriately.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participant recruitment, consent forms
• Promote safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times
• Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and infection control procedures
• Plan and coordinate the initiation of research study protocol, and the implementation of operating policies and procedures
• Plan, implement and maintain data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol; may coordinate the collection and analysis of research data
• Recruit, instruct and coordinate research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of technical support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research/clinical protocol, as appropriate to the position; may perform aspects of research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectives
• Organize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other events associated with research activities; may perform and/or coordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research objectives
• Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
• Interact and communicate effectively with Principal Investigator, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the funding organization