Job Req ID:  114424

Research Program Coordinator

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Research Program Coordinator that will coordinate several cardiac surgeries related sponsored clinical studies in coordination with the cardiac surgery clinical trial nurses. This role is a critical component to the success for the cardiac surgery clinical trials program. The position will coordinate the implementation of research protocols as well as ongoing administrative processes related to these studies; screen and enroll patients and provide continued monitoring of these studies ensuring that all protocols are followed and status reporting, billing, and other regulatory components are performed correctly.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparation of IRB submissions.
  • Coordinate all duties pertaining to opening new trials.
  • Handle relevant patient biological specimens and follow protocol requirements Provide support and coordination for fellows and physicians during the planning phases of new trials. This would include protocol, consent and case report form development through enrollment, study completion and post study closure.
  • Accountable for the overall administration and outcomes for trials requiring advanced-level knowledge and skills to manage a diverse portfolio of research responsibilities.
  • Daily screening, recruitment, protocol adherence, schedule patient visits and assessments, as well as telephone follow up
  • Blood sample processing to include obtaining specimens by phlebotomy and appropriate handling and labeling.
  • Regular attendance at research meetings as well as providing updates on the study progress and issues related to the research.
  • Prepare regulatory reports and maintain all regulatory binders for enrolling trials and trials in follow-up phase.
  • Prepare and maintain individual participant study binders.
  • Adhere to FDA regulatory compliance and regulations.
  • Maintain appropriate correspondence with the IRB. Complete and submit IRB Change in Research Reports, including adverse events, protocol deviations and protocol amendments.
  • Complete and submit annual IRB continuing review reports.
  • Ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy in the conduct of research trials.
  • Maintain the research data base including data entry
  • Assist in clinical trial design.
  • Assist with consenting study participants and documenting the consent process.
  • Assist in data collection including patient contact for enrollment and follow-up.
  • Prepare and submit annual continuing review reports
  • Oversee record management for several research studies. Set up database, as well as processing systems and efficiencies for reporting purposes using Excel, Access, or similar systems
  • Oversee budget development, as well as budget expenditures for study operations.
  • Lead and participate in weekly research conferences.
  • Conduct all study close out related procedures including IRB termination reports


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 


 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Sur Cardiac Surgery 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 


Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
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Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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