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Requisition ID:  118290

Research Program Coordinator

We are seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will assist the research team with the conduct of pharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trials, Long-term NIH-funded or other investigator-initiated research protocols examining the treatment and progression of disease in adults with HIV, hepatitis, COVID, and other infectious diseases. The research will take place on the East Baltimore and Bayview Campuses.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develops recruitment and retention strategies for difficult and vulnerable populations.
  • Identifies areas for improvement in clinical research infrastructure and addresses suggestions in collaboration with teammates and the Research Nurse Manager. Manages competing and shifting priorities effectively.
  • Coordinates and Leads site initiation visits for studies where Hopkins is a participating site in a multisite study, is the single site for an investigator-initiated study, or is the Coordinating Center, and our PL is the Lead or Protocol Chair.
  • Maintains communication with affiliate institutions to ensure high quality of data, timely submission of data, and adherence to guidelines.
  • Serves as administrative, quality assurance, and regulatory contact for complex multi-center clinical trials for participating sites.
  • Completes minimum requirement for continuing education units for professional growth and development.
  • Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
  • Transmits and distributes protocol information.
  • Responsible for submission, verification, and maintenance of protocol-specific information to JHU elRB and other central IRBs, as appropriate.
  • Assists with the maintenance of the regulatory binder for each assigned protocol.
  • Prepares and submits annual renewal requests, amendments, and adverse event reports with clinical input according to IRB and Sponsor requirements.
  • Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.
  • May assist the principal investigator and/or research nurse manager in defining information and plans required to accomplish the goals of studies.
  • May help design and create protocol-specific data collection forms.
  • Verifies patient eligibility for studies by comparing patient history and clinical Laboratory results with protocol requirements.
  • Maintains a research chart for each patient.
  • Collects, enters, and compiles clinical data from a variety of sources.
  • Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data so that information can be used by the physician in treatment planning for individual patients, presentations, and publication.
  • Meets regularly with the Principal Investigator, Research Nurse, and Research Nurse Manager to review data accuracy and overall study progress.
  • Participates in all mandatory meetings to develop increasing knowledge of assigned clinical trial and registry requirements.
  • Prepares reports on individual patients or the study as required by the principal investigators and/or external agencies.
  • Enters patient demographic and clinical data into the institutional database as required.
  • Responds in a timely manner to special projects or queries related to the data.
  • Prepares for and participates in monitoring and audits of studies.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Certification in appropriate skill groups must be obtained during the introductory period.
  • Knows the formal and informal departmental and divisional goals, standards, policies, and procedures, which may include some familiarity with other departments within the school/division.
  • Is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions within the department/division.
  • Carries out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision.
  • Reports to the Senior Research Manager. With the assistance of the Research Nurse Manager, makes decisions and establishes work priorities on procedures and strategically oriented operations.
  • Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to follow multiple, detailed directions of various protocols and adhere to guidelines regarding honest reporting of sensitive and confidential patient information.
  • Understanding of the importance/impact of data integrity in terms of patients, study results, costs, quality of service, and scientific research in general.
  • Due to regular contact with physicians and other health care personnel, and occasionally patients, the use of good judgment, tact, and sensitivity is strongly desired.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Some related experience preferred.
  • Medical terminology and basic computer skills.
  • Experience using a PC and office suite software.
  • Bio-specimen processing skills.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($40,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM DOM Bay Infectious Disease   
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
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.

EEO is the Law
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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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