Research Program Coordinator
School of Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology is seeking a Research Program Coordinator. Under general supervision job supports the diabetes research programs and/or clinical trials of pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Risa Wolf, by coordinating protocol implementation and monitoring the collection of data for studies. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: Patient recruitment/ interviews, chart reviews, data collection, completing IRB applications and documents, organizing collected information and lab samples, records management, supervising student researchers on the team, organizing lab samples, communicating with team members on the status of project(s), and coordinating with other teams and departments to ensure functionality of research equipment.
Dr. Wolf's research focus is on clinical care innovations and using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve outcomes in pediatric diabetes. She is the Principal Investigator of an NIH funded study implementing diagnostic AI at the point-of-care for diabetic retinopathy screening in pediatric diabetes care, and the Principal Investigator of an NIH funded study implementing continuous glucose monitors in pediatric diabetes care. She is a Co-Investigator for Trialnet Pathway to Prevention, and the Principal Investigator for the Pediatric Diabetes Consortium site at Johns Hopkins. Her current studies are focused on AI diabetic retinopathy screening in youth, and strategies to improve diabetes technology (CGMs, insulin pumps, hybrid closed loop systems) uptake in underserved youth.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working knowledge of research and applies general analytical skills to administer the logistical implementation of assigned projects, and to identify situations requiring special attention. Utilizing this knowledge, will ensure adherence to research protocols, operating procedures, and all associated internal/external regulations.
- Coordinate all activities of a research study to assure validity of findings. May work on several clinicals trials at the same time.
- Using working knowledge will assist in developing recruitment tools for assigned study(s), which include protocol/study specific data collection forms, drafting and placing approved advertisements, and contacting physicians for possible referrals.
- Develop moderately complex tracking database/spreadsheet based on study requirements utilizing REDcap, Excel, Access, or similar software applications. Knowledge and experience with REDcap preferred.
- Abstract data from patient medical records that requires some interpretation. Monitors data quality and accuracy as required by research protocol. Will run pre-established queries and may develop ad-hoc queries/reports as requested.
- Utilizing working knowledge of study(s) will participate in meetings to provide operational updates, report on any operational issues, and may make recommendations for resolutions to new/outstanding operational issues. May assist in coordinating study(s) meetings, which may include assisting in developing an agenda and coordinating information and/or participation of individuals from other institutions and/or universities.
- Assist with supervising undergraduate students on research projects
- Completing IRB applications and related documents.
- May act as primary contact for study participants, which may include scheduling, confirming appointments, and escorting/directing to various locations on/off campus.
- Ensure that case files and accompanying paperwork are organized and current.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior clinical research experience
Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($44,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F: 8:30 - 5:00p
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Ped Endocrine
Personnel area: School of Medicine