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Job Req ID:  112477

Research Program Coordinator

We are seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will be involved in the conduct of clinical research studies in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Work on clinical studies requires a high level of knowledge and coordination and involves patient interaction and data management.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Monitor compliance with data quality assurance and quality control goals of clinical studies and follow all written and unwritten study practices, procedures and protocols.
  • Maintain detailed working knowledge of assigned protocols; design and compile materials which aid investigators and other research staff in complying with protocol requirements.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data collection entry, management and analyses.
  • Perform data entry, management and calculations, and analyses using Excel spreadsheets and Access databases for various studies.
  • Abstract patient clinical and demographic data from a variety of sources (including paper and electronic medical records from multiple study sites and multiple electronic platforms) and enter into a CRF, tracking spreadsheet or database.
  • Conduct standardized assessments of patients via in-patient, clinic or home visits.
  • Administer standardized surveys to research subjects or their proxies via phone, or via in- patient, clinic or home visits.
  • Orient and train new staff and students on study procedures.
  • Work with study team members to prioritize workflow for optimizing efficiency and productivity.
  • Anticipate and respond to staff and research subjects’ needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions.
  • Perform basic analysis of research data.
  • Performs literature searches and organize data for research, presentations, and publications.
  • Interact regularly with study team members regarding data management and status and progress of ongoing studies.
  • Actively communicate and update supervising study coordinators and/or investigators on patient enrollment and data collection status via verbal and written communication
  • Utilize good clinical research practices.
  • Assist in preparation of data and reports for IRB, funding agencies, and other research sponsors.
  • Write summary reports for specific studies.
  • Schedule patients’ appointments and follow-up visits/phone calls at the appropriate time to assure completion of protocol requirements.
  • Prepare and submit annual renewal requests and amendments according to institutional guidelines.
  • Call patients with reminders of their appointments.
  • Maintain logs of patient screening, surveys and visits.
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA and IRB regulations and guidelines.
  • Attend regular research group meetings (weekly or monthly)
  • Communicate with study sponsors, coordinators and collaborators.
  • Escort patients through hospital during their research visit; set up and take down equipment for patient testing.
  • Organize, create and maintain clinical research charts and maintains filing system for electronic and paper-based research records.
  • Coordinate the collection and documentation of patient information for research purposes.
  • Establish calendar of various tasks and coordinates logistics for successful completion of the studies.
  • Verify patient eligibility for studies. Identifies study participants and is involved in their recruitment process on various clinical trials.
  • Explain protocol procedures and obtain informed consent.
  • Document adverse events and protocol deviations.
  • Prepare weekly report of work hours and activities for review by supervisor.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • All IRB-required courses must be completed, and appropriate exams passed with necessary certification within 2 weeks of start date.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and good written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent organizational and time management skills required.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, detail oriented, self-motivated, strong interpersonal skills,
  • Ability to use personal computer, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.


Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting in a seated position for extended periods of time.
  • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
  • Assisting patients during evaluations within crowded clinical environment.
  • 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. 
  • Ability to move about.
  • Ability to lift 20 lbs.


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


Preferred Qualifications
  • Database and spreadsheet knowledge.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Coordinator   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: Min $17.00 - max $23.00 HRLY ($34,840 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: 10002817-SOM DOM Pulmonary 
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.

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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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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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