Research Assistant

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. is looking for a Research Assistant at the Navy Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA. The role requires conducting and maintaining research studies, recruiting subjects, and ensuring the confidentiality of patients. Applicants must be US citizens with at least an Associate's degree in Healthcare or related fields. Proficiency in Microsoft software is essential, and candidates must obtain necessary training. This is an onsite role at the NMCP, working 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Secret security clearance required.
• Minimum of three years working experience in relevant settings.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain research studies.
• Conduct telephone screenings and recruit subjects.
• Perform selected data collection duties and enter data into SPSS databases.
• Ensure patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.

Skills

Proficiency with computer software

Ability to complete research subject protection training

Education

Associate's Degree in Healthcare or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SPSS

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Clinical Investigation Department (CID) at the Navy Medical Center, Portsmouth (NMCP) Virginia. NMCP conducts biomedical research in general surgery, psychology, otolaryngology, pediatrics, nursing research, orthopedics, women’s health, and emergency medicine, which are relevant to the Graduate Medical Education Program.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Execute and provide maintenance on research studies.
• Carry out tasks related to research studies as required.
• Maintain files and records of ongoing research projects.
• Recruit and telephone screen subjects.
• Communicate with research subjects via telephone or in person and ask relevant research questions as per protocol.
• Arrange follow-ups with and visits for research subjects.
• Perform selected research subject visit duties, for example, presenting questionnaires and collecting demographics.
• Perform data collection as per protocol.
• Enter data into Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) databases (if applicable).
• Transfer data from questionnaires and data sheets to the databases. Prepare progress reports.
• Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research.
• Keep a log of all correspondence and communication relating to the assigned duties.
• Perform duties related to the research such as obtaining signatures and delivering documents to CID for the investigators.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation.
• As required by protocol, obtain patient's medical record/reports following procedures.
• Obtain lab and x-ray results as needed, via CHCS or AHLTA systems.
• Make patient appointments by phone and with the use of Composite Health Care System (CHCS) or other method as prescribed by the protocol, command, and clinic structure.
• Attend conferences and meetings for assigned protocol.
• Assist PI, research team members, and other staff in the preparation of and closeout of clinical research studies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and institutional regulations.
• Provide instruction and presentation material, and assistance to research staff, as needed, for CID departmental and command-wide research educational and training programs, as needed.
• Actively participate in Assurance Assist Visits and regulatory audits for protocol compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Secret

Education/Years of Experience:

• Associate's Degree with a focus in Healthcare or related discipline (such as Biology or Psychology) or the equivalency of a minimum of three (3) years working experience in a hospital, physician’s office, or academic setting (i.e., pre‑medical student).

Skills:

• Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suites program.
• Must possess the ability to complete research subject protection training developed by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITTI), and additional protocol specific training, as required, within one month from start date.

Additional Information:

Location: Portsmouth, VA

Travel: None

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite - 5 days a week at the NMCP in Portsmouth.

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world‑class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain‑specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities