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Job Req ID:  115083

Research Program Coordinator

We are looking for a bright, hardworking Research Program Coordinator to join our group as an integral part of our clinical research team. Under the supervision of Principal Investigator and Research faculty, the Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for administrative, regulatory, operations support, and data collection/maintenance for ongoing clinical research studies. The primary responsibility will be to serve as the clinical coordinator for a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study assessing the efficacy of a novel therapy for peripheral nerve injuries. The study duration is 4 years with funding secured from the Department of Defense. There may also be responsibilities to assist with other studies when time permits. The position requires precision in the documentation of clinical data, research subject scheduling, informed consent, and miscellaneous administrative responsibilities. The Clinical Research Coordinator will assist with orientation of less senior research staff in all areas of clinical research, including protocol information published by specific cooperative groups and by federal agencies. Will assist with general operations of the program.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate assigned protocols, including patient enrollment, data abstraction, case report form completion and submission, specimen shipping, and other protocol-related tasks.
  • Two years of prior clinical research coordination or nursing experience required.
  • Must be comfortable working with patient populations.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Interact with principal investigators, co-investigators and nurses as required by the protocols, providing support and protocol updates as required.
  • Work with the research pharmacy to facilitate patient orders, drug shipment, and drug data sheet updates.
  • Maintain electronic regulatory files and standard medical research charts for trial patients.
  • Attain a high level of expertise in institutional databases including EPIC, CRMS, eIRB.
  • Organize and lead study initiation meetings with principal investigators and staff.
  • Review and analyze new studies for difficulties that may arise with study processes and procedures. Suggest appropriate alternatives to possible complications.
  • Participate in staff meetings as a lead coordinator, preparing study progress reports for discussion, creating agendas, and scheduling space as needed.
  • Assist the Research Manager with program operations – providing suggestions for improved procedures, creating checklists and SOPs.
  • Coordinate audits, assisting with preparation, scheduling, and chart pre-review.
  • Some national travel may be required to attend study program-related meetings.
  • Complete minimum requirements for continuing education units.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and comply with Good Clinical Practice, ICH Guidelines, and JHM IRB policies.
  • Screen, consent, and enroll study participants.
  • Monitor participants during visits, perform data collection, quality assurance checks for data completion. Schedule participants, laboratory tests, medical examinations and consultations as needed per study protocol.
  • Maintain accurate information on each study participant.
  • Conduct telephone and in-person interviews following all protocol and HIPAA rules.
  • May also perform laboratory specimen processing, storage and shipment using approved biosafety procedures.
  • Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.


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


Preferred Qualifications
  • Clinical research experience.
  • Experience using REDCap.
  • Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience working with electronic medical records.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($47,840 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM PRS Research  
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
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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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