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Requisition ID:  118406

Research Program Coordinator

The department of Bayview Geriatric Psychiatry is seeking a Research Program Coordinator (RPC) to coordinate assigned clinical trials, enrolled participants, and administratively manage protocol implementation.


Specific duties & responsibilities

  • Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols, including inclusion and exclusion criteria for study participation, visit timelines, and required data collection points per protocol.
  • Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.
  • Prepares and submits annual renewal requests, protocol amendments, and adverse event reports to institutional entities and sponsors.
  • Maintains regulatory binders for each assigned protocol.
  • Sustain good communication with study sponsors, regulatory contacts, and clinical monitors.
  • Administers phone screens and assists with recruitment efforts as delegated by study team leaders.
  • Verifies patient eligibility for studies by comparing patient history and clinical laboratory results with protocol requirements.
  • Coordinates and schedules patient screening and follow up visits as specified per protocol.
  • Accompanies participants to off campus MRI and PET scan appointments when necessary.
  • Administers cognitive testing and questionnaires for research subjects according to protocol specifications.
  • Maintains research charts for each patient.
  • Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data entry into protocol specific databases, and responds to and corrects data queries raised by sponsors or study team leadership.
  • Maintains recruitment databases and spreadsheets for tracking patient visits and recruitment efforts.
  • Responds in a timely manner to special projects or queries related to each protocol.
  • Prepares for and participates in monitoring and audits of studies.
  • Corrects errors in database when necessary.
  • Responsible for biospecimen processing and shipping per study protocol.
  • Meets regularly with study team leadership to review data accuracy and overall study progress.
  • Participates in all mandatory meetings to develop increasing knowledge of assigned clinical trial requirements.
  • Participates in outreach, advertising, and recruitment efforts for the clinical trials research group at Johns Hopkins Bayview campus.
  • Assists with preparation and submission of local and external IRB applications.



Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline required. Some related experience required.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  • Proficiency in PC operations and software application such as MS Windows, Excel, Word, and Access.


Preferred Qualifications

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Ability to learn new database and software applications is required.
  • Excellent organizational skills required.
  • Excellent attention to detail skills required.
  • Ability to follow multiple, detailed directions of various protocols.
  • Must have excellent time management skills.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability and licensure to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20- $30.30($48,880 targeted; Commensurate w/ exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: 40 per week / M- F 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School Of Medicine
Department name: SOM Psy Bay BV Geriatric and Neuropsychi  
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.

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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.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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