Research Associate III

The Research Associate III will be responsible for assisting with the collection of supporting documentation, coordinating clinical research studies, and maintaining regulatory requirements. In addition, the Research Associate III will oversee junior-level contract personnel and assist in managing project budgets.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Research Associate III: Commensurate with Experience

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Research Associate III Responsibilities Include: 

• Assist in collecting supporting documentation for IACUC/IRB protocols, research proposals, SOPs, manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
• Support Government personnel in initiating and maintaining regulatory IACUC/IRB compliance.
• Develop and coordinate implementation of clinical research studies, including regulatory adherence, study records, and audit support.
• Assist in ordering research supplies and maintaining inventory, subject to Government approval.
• Modify and plan research experiment schedules, procedures, and tests as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and operational laboratory space.
• Develop, organize, and maintain study databases and ensure data validation.
• Maintain secure records, including accurate laboratory notebooks.
• Write, edit, and review research materials for publication and presentation.
• Oversee and mentor junior-level contract personnel.
• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in tracking and updating project budgets.
• Support Government Support Agreements Manager in managing collaborative agreements, ensuring formal communications follow established protocols.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Research Associate III Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical research studies and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining study databases and performing data validation.
• Strong organizational skills for managing documentation, inventory, and lab operations.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills for research materials.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and guide junior-level personnel.
• Familiarity with budget tracking and project support tasks.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords:

• Clinical Research

• Regulatory Compliance

• Data Management

• Laboratory Operations

• Personnel Supervision

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