Overview: The Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute (AORI) is seeking an individual to support all phases of its ongoing research related to hip and knee replacement. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of experienced orthopaedic surgeons to design and conduct prospective and retrospective research studies within applicable regulatory guidelines. Established in 1972, AORI (www.aori.org) is a non-profit foundation renown for its clinically-oriented research. Located approximately 10 miles outside Washington, DC, in Alexandria, VA, AORI currently maintains a clinical database of over 50,000 joint replacement procedures in addition to a large collection of revised implants. The institute seeks to share its research findings with the medical community through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific meetings. Opportunities for co-authorship are available to AORI staff members for work stemming from their research.
Essential Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Job Responsibilities:
Develop research study protocols
Prepare submissions, obtain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, and submit Continuing Review reports as necessary
Ensure compliance with study protocol and overall clinical objectives
Maintain study-related data and documentation
Enroll patients and obtain informed consent
Schedule follow-up visits and ensure that data is collected per protocol
Undertake chart reviews to collect and verify study data
Perform appropriate statistical analyses based on the nature of the data
Provide physicians, IRB, and study sponsors with status reports as necessary
Write and submit scientific manuscripts
Provide support for other AORI operations as necessary
Essential Skills and Experience:
Knowledge of univariate and multivariate analysis techniques
Prior experience conducting medical research
Attentive to details with excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Proficiency with SPSS, R, or similar statistics software
Clinical orthopaedic experience related to hip and knee replacement
Practical experience related to implementing and maintaining clinical research GCP requirements, FDA, and HIPAA regulations
Experience coordinating all aspects of clinical trials, from startup through completion
Prior experience writing and successfully publishing scientific studies
