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Requisition ID:  116624

Research Program Coordinator

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is seeking a Research Program Coordinator for clinical trials on hypertension. Along with study investigators, the program coordinator will manage all operations of the LINKED-HEARTS or LINKED-BP Programs.


The LINKED Studies will test an innovative, theoretically derived, patient-centered, multi-level intervention to address individual and community-level social determinants that affect hypertension control. The LINKED-HEARTS Program focuses on addressing structural issues of access and includes a home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) and blood glucose telemonitoring platform; team-based care including a pharmacist and community health worker, and provider-level interventions. The LINKED-BP employs similar interventions to prevent the progression to hypertension among adults with elevated blood pressure.


This position offers tremendous opportunities for growth and to contribute to a team passionate about working to achieve the School of Nursing's mission to improve the health of individuals and diverse communities.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Coordinate study implementation

  • Manage study protocol in the IRB, including changes in research and continuing reviews and protocol events.
  • Collaborate on drafting research protocols (research plans, consent/recruitment materials, and assessments).
  • Assist in the development of manuals for operations, standard operating procedures, and regulatory policy for the program.
  • Develop, create, and maintain documents related to study coordination (study tracking logs, and study timelines).
  • Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures for recruitment and data collection.
  • Assist with study recruitment and enrollment activities and retention strategies (e.g., gift cards, birthday cards, reminder calls/texts) to ensure high rates of study enrollment, follow-up, and survey completion.
  • Plan study meetings and track major action items for all working groups (translation, recruitment/retention, data management/analysis, etc.).
  • Provide updates on current progress of the study as requested
  • Train and provide guidance and oversight to assistants with day-to-day activities.


Oversee and assist with publication writing

  • Assist with the preparation of presentations for conferences and writing of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.


Data management and program evaluation

  • Help to set up and monitor data management system.
  • Assist with reporting requirements to the study work group (e.g. data quality reports), and the IRB.
  • Track and report adverse events.
  • Coordinate relevant data safety monitoring boards.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to work with populations across ages, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic circumstances.
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required as is attention to detail and the ability to complete multiple tasks on a timely basis.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); developing and working with spreadsheets/databases.
  • Ability to maintain meticulous records.
  • A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to function both as a team member and independently.
  • Ability to set goals and meet required deadlines.
  • Independent decision-making/troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to maintain participant confidentiality.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent organization skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple and competing priorities.
  • Ability to work well with research participants and show a high degree of motivation in enrolling participants.
  • Interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of researchers, team members, stakeholders, community members, leaders, and research participants.
  • Organized, efficient, and detail-oriented.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Excellent professional judgment and discretion.
  • Experience with community-based participatory research methods.
  • Ability to work well as a member of a team.
  • Must work well independently, able to set goals and meet required deadlines.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Research Program Manager or the PI of the program.


Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

  • Has working knowledge of and complies with Good Clinical Practices and ICH Guidelines
  • Ability to obtain clinical research certification upon hire


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.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with protocol implementation.
  • One to two years of research coordination or research experience.
  • Familiarity with REDCap, data collection, and completion of case report forms (CRFs).
  • Knowledge of clinical research practices and principles.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($44,850 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Nursing 
Department name: Research Administration  
Personnel area: School of Nursing 

 

 

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
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

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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