The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Research Administrator to support our government customer located at Wright Patterson Airforce Base, Dayton, OH.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct support to OBVA research personnel and laboratories.
• Work with a team of scientists, engineers, physicians, research assistants, optometry technicians, and other support contractors to support the day-to-day operations of the OBVA research laboratories.
• Employ the skillset to work with Principal Investigators to track and manage the execution of research projects across multiple contracted research efforts.
• Assist with the preparation, completion, coordination and submission of human subject research protocol related documents for the AFRL Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other IRBs as required; prepare progress reports for USAF leadership, IRB/ Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and provide auditing trails to assure protocol compliance; maintain annual IRB approvals, amendments, and safety events; process data queries and ensure resolution; identify problems and/or inconsistencies and monitor patients' progress to include documentation and reporting of adverse events; recommend corrective action as appropriate; assist in preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design, as appropriate; and ensure/track mandatory IRB training for OBVA personnel is completed as required.
• Assist, as needed, with supervising subject recruitment, scheduling, and carrying out data collection involving human subjects, which may require assistance with setting-up experimental equipment; and operating and calibrating specialized research equipment.
• Coordinate and set-up research meetings and/or technical exchanges across multiple organizations, within the DoD, and for external organizations, and international research partners.
• Support the coordination and response to organizational taskers, administrative requests, and interfacing with 711 HPW facility management to support lab operations as needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing laboratory guidance (i.e., safety protocols, emergency and security plans, and housekeeping) and provide training to new lab personnel, to include maintaining essential laboratory documents.
• In addition to the duties described above, conduct any other functions and duties recognized as being necessary to conduct their primary role within the scope of the effort.
• Travel in support of human subject data collection and research collaboration with external organizations. (Minimum of two (2) weeks' notice on average.) The specific travel locations, duration, and number of trips TBD.
• Within three workdays after the conclusion of travel, the Contractor shall provide a trip report summary in Word format. The trip report shall include a summary of events, findings, and knowledge gained.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in life science or healthcare and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a research or clinical environment; (OR)
• M.S. in a life science or healthcare and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a research or clinical environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have demonstrated technical writing/editing experience and be familiar with assisting with writing and quality proofing professional research technical reports, professional presentations containing statistical results, as well as research proposals, conference presentations/publications, and journal manuscripts.
• Must have demonstrated experience in working in a medical, clinical or research laboratory environment and have strong communication skills to support both in-house and multi-organizational research.
• Must have previous experience and ability to track and coordinate activities across multiple organizations.
• Must be able to independently research, obtain, and implement DoD and/or AFRL policy guidance applicable to human subjects research.
• Must have experience complying with institutional review board (IRB) guidance concerning human subjects research, including submitting new research protocols, preparing periodic reviews, tracking informed consent documents, and coordinating with the IRB.
• Must be able to work independently, have strong attention to detail, have strong English skills, good organizational skills, initiative in performing assigned tasks, and the ability to follow-up complex projects.
• Must demonstrate high-level proficiency in Microsoft software programs which include: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Communications (e.g., MS Teams, Outlook, etc.) organizational and planning skills are critical in fulfilling this role.
• Must have demonstrated experience with development and maintenance of databases.
• Must have experience with creating and maintaining human subject databases to manage research compensation and track research participation and approved participant demographic data.
• Must be willing and able to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S.Citizen.
• Must have minimum Interim Secret Clearance; Active Secret preferred.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

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