About Us
DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.
Overview
DLH is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Network Coordinating Center (NCC) of the ACTG (Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV and Other Infections) network, one of the world's largest and longest-running clinical trials networks focused on HIV, other infectious diseases, and those living with them. This clinical trials network is led by some of the world’s leading experts in infectious disease and HIV/AIDS in the US and abroad.
This position will be responsible for a variety of word processing support for project staff, including formatting clinical trial protocol documents, protocol overviews to solicit clinical research site interest, newsletters, organizational charts, presentations, tables, listings, figures, spreadsheets, surveys, meeting agendas, and other documents. The Research Assistant will also help maintain the ACTG member website and support other administrative tasks. The Research Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and administration of tasks in accordance with specific objectives, and for ensuring quality and productivity standards are maintained.
Responsibilities
- Provide word processing support and document formatting support to project staff.
- Help maintain the project website and portal to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information, organization, usefulness, and consistency throughout the ACTG member website. Assist with QC of information on the project website.
- Upload draft and final protocols, reports, announcements, communications, and other documents to the project member website and internal DLH intranet.
- Edit and post recordings and videos to the project member website.
- Monitor project communications mailbox and distribute messages promptly and correctly to appropriate recipients.
- Coordinate the preparation of the protocol summaries posted on the project public website.
- Collate and format extensive session-specific agendas for project network meetings and retreats and assist with other meeting agendas, presentations, and materials as needed.
- Monitor ClinicalTrials.gov to ensure that all applicable new protocols are posted on the website.
- Support registration of new non-IND protocols and updating of existing non-IND protocols on ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Provide backup and/or supplemental support for other task areas as needed.
- Travel to in-person meetings (up to 5%).
- May be assigned additional duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public health or social sciences (or equivalent) preferred.
- Strong preference for at least 1 year of experience directly related to clinical and/or public health research.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Microsoft Office Specialist Word certification preferred.
- Works well individually and as part of a team under moderate to minimal supervision.
- Communicates effectively with staff and clients.
- Exhibits a high degree of flexibility, organization, and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates high competency in meeting deadlines for multiple and different tasks with competing priorities and a heavy workload.
- Experience in website/database systems is considered a plus.
Basic Compensation: $53,000 - $62,000 yearly salary
The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.
Benefits
DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.
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EEO
DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.
DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in public health or social sciences (or equivalent)
- At least 1 year of experience directly related to clinical and/or public health research
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Microsoft Office Specialist Word certification
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team under moderate to minimal supervision
- Effective communication with staff and clients
- High degree of flexibility, organization, and attention to detail
- Demonstrated competency meeting deadlines for multiple competing priorities
- Experience in website/database systems
- Travel to in-person meetings (up to 5%)
DLH Holdings Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options with virtual care, dental and vision, plus HSAs with employer match, FSAs, and wellness incentives that can reduce premiums. Offerings also include a TRICARE Supplement and optional accident, critical illness, and hospital care coverage.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer matching alongside company‑paid basic life and AD&D and company‑provided short‑term disability, with optional long‑term disability. These components are presented as part of a comprehensive package available shortly after hire for eligible employees.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Work‑life supports include PTO and role‑dependent flexibility for remote, hybrid, or on‑site arrangements. Learning and development programs with tuition, licensure, and certification support further expand lifestyle and growth benefits.
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What We Do
DLH solves health and national security challenges through digital transformation, science, research and development, and systems engineering. The Company’s experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike, leveraging digital transformation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cloud-based applications, telehealth systems, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to public health to improve the lives of millions
