Research Program Coordinator

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will work with a team of investigators coordinated by Dr. Marilyn Albert, Director of the Division of Cognitive Neuroscience in the School of Medicine. The Research Program Coordinator assist with research involving human subjects, with and without cognitive impairments, and with specimens and images based on research in human subjects.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Research Projects

Participate in a longitudinal study of older persons, known as the BIOCARD study, which involves clinical and cognitive assessments, blood draws, the acquisition of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and positron emission tomography (PET) scans, and collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) via lumbar puncture (LPs).
Responsibilities in this study include: (1) conducting clinical and cognitive assessments, (2) completing all study forms, (3) accompanying participants to the location of the various study procedures (i.e., blood draws, MRI scans, PET scans, LPs), (4) processing and storing blood specimens, (5) assuring that subject honoraria and reimbursements are completed in a timely manner, and (6) entering data from the study visits in the BIOCARD tracking database.

Assist with the research activities related to another study known as the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), which is a national multi-center project focused on the longitudinal clinical and cognitive evaluation of the participants and the collection of biomarkers (similar to those collected in the BIOCARD study (i.e., MRI scans, PET scans, blood draws, LPs).
The responsibilities for ADNI will be similar to those for the BIOCARD study, (1) conducting clinical and cognitive assessments, (2) accompanying participants to the location of the biomarker study procedures, (3) assuring all study forms are completed and accurately entered into the national ADNI database by the study staff, (4) assuring that all biospecimens are correctly processed and shipped to the relevant central laboratories and that all brain images are correctly uploaded to the coordinating center, (5) assuring that subject honoraria and reimbursements are completed in a timely manner, and assisting with the completion of regulatory documents.

Additional job responsibilities

Update procedure manuals based on the expansion or changes in study procedures
Assist with the preparation of grant applications, including submitting publications to NCBI, generating lists of publications that are in compliance with NCBI regulations, and preparing reference lists.

These responsibilities will involve travel between several Johns Hopkins medical campuses including the main East Baltimore medical center, and the Bayview Medical Center.
A flexible daily time schedule will sometimes be necessary, based on the schedule of the study participant visits and the available staffing.

*This individual must be able to work collaboratively with junior and senior faculty, nurses and physicians, imaging center staff, and other related study personnel.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to work well with a team of researchers and with a diverse participant population possessing a range of cognitive function.
Familiarity with basic medical terminology.
Excellent organizational skills.
Good computer skills (including use of EXCEL).
Ability to handle detailed quantitative information.
Ability to be accurate when coding data, reviewing forms for completeness and handling data entry.

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.

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 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Neuro Cognitive Neurology
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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Johns Hopkins strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine requirement remains unchanged. Exceptions may be provided under certain circumstances. Click here for more information.

Johns Hopkins strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine requirement remains unchanged. Exceptions may be provided under certain circumstances. Click here for more information.

Johns Hopkins strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine requirement remains unchanged. Exceptions may be provided under certain circumstances. Click here for more information..

Research Program Coordinator