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Job Req ID:  113291

Research Program Coordinator

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and the Research Program Manager, we are seeking a Research Program Coordinator to work independently to complete clinical research procedures for the MESA Study at Johns Hopkins University. The MESA Study is a multi-center longitudinal observational study within the Division of Cardiology. The Research Program Coordinator will be working mostly in a clinical research setting directly with research participants, some of whom are elderly, while adhering to the study protocol. The Research Coordinator will perform clinical research procedures on human subjects with little to no direct supervision.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Recruit participants over the telephone to participate in MESA Mind and MESA amyloid study visits.
  • Responsible for clinic research procedures on study participants, including informed consent, questionnaires, blood pressure, urine collection and phlebotomy (optional), neurological examination, comprehensive cognitive testing, placement of continuous glucose monitor, amongst other procedures, with little supervision.
  • Coordinate/schedule research exam visits with participants, research staff, and transportation services.
  • Keep very accurate records of recruitment status of all individuals contacted.
  • Complete orders in EPIC for research studies, including CAT scans, nuclear medicine and MRI scans.
  • Send out appointment reminders to study participants and prepare paperwork for the study visit.
  • Prepare materials needed for exam visit.
  • Compile and send exam results to participants.
  • General offices duties including copying, filing, answering phones, taking messages
  • Enter data into a computerized database and on paper documents.
  • Escort participants to different appointments within the hospital.
  • Ability to work and travel between the East Baltimore Campus (Johns Hopkins Hospital) and the Field Center Office in Fells Point.
  • Maintain knowledge of the study protocol and reporting requirements
  • May be asked to perform home sleep studies (polysomnography) occasionally in the early evenings.
  •  Complete all training and certification requirements arranged by the coordinating center for required research procedures in a timely manner.
  •  Transmission of study results to reading centers.
  •  Coordinate and conduct quality assurance procedures on a regular basis.


*This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and consistent basis. It should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are similar in nature and level of difficulty.


Physical Requirements

  • Able to assist elderly research participants to get on and off exam tables.
  • Walk long distances within the hospital, possibly a few times a week.
  • Stand for long periods of time when escorting participant.
  • Lift and push/pull 25 pounds.
  • Able to transport a cart with medical equipment on it.
  • Sit at desk for long periods of time a few days a week.
  • Type on a computer for long periods of time a few days a week.
  • Able to walk up a flight of stairs.
  • Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
  • Communication skills using the spoken word.
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases.


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
  • Two years’ experience in clinical or medical research setting preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, detail orientated, self-motivated.
  • Ability to be flexible in work conditions, hours and work well in team setting.
  • Proficiency in word processing, database, and spreadsheet software- ability to use a laptop and personal computer.
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills- interviewing techniques required.
  • Excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.00 -$30.00 HRLY ($48,880 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30 - 5:00 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Cardiology 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. 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/.

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 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.

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.

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/.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. 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. 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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