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Requisition ID:  118465

Research Program Coordinator

The Department of Surgery, Cardiac division is seeking a Research Program Coordinator that will be responsible to coordinate several sponsored clinical studies related to cardiac surgery. This role is a critical component of the success of the cardiac surgery clinical trials program. The position will coordinate the implementation of research protocols, as well as ongoing administrative processes related to these studies. This includes screening and enrolling patients, providing continued monitoring of these studies, and ensuring that all protocols are followed. Additionally, the position will oversee status reporting, billing, and other regulatory components to ensure accurate execution.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate duties pertaining to opening new trials.
  • Handle relevant patient biological specimens and follow protocol requirements. Provide support and coordination for fellows and physicians during the planning phases of new trials. This includes protocol, consent, and case report form development through enrollment, study completion, and post-study closure.
  • Accountable for the overall administration and outcomes for trials requiring advanced-level knowledge and skills to manage a diverse portfolio of research responsibilities.
  • Daily screening, recruitment, protocol adherence, scheduling patient visits and assessments, as well as in-person and telephone follow-ups.
  • Blood sample processing to include obtaining specimens by phlebotomy and appropriate handling and labeling.
  • Regular attendance at research meetings, as well as providing updates on the study progress and issues related to the research.
  • Prepare regulatory reports and maintain all regulatory binders for enrolling trials and trials in the follow-up phase.
  • Prepare and maintain individual participant study binders.
  • Assist with the preparation of IRB submissions.
  • Adhere to FDA regulatory compliance and regulations.
  • Maintain appropriate correspondence with the IRB. Complete and submit IRB Change in Research Reports, including adverse events, protocol deviations, and protocol amendments.
  • Complete and submit annual IRB continuing review reports.
  • Ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy in the conduct of research trials.
  • Maintain appropriate correspondence with the external Sponsors.
  • Maintain research databases, including data entry and management.
  • Assist in clinical trial design.
  • Assist with obtaining consent from study participants and documenting the consent process.
  • Assist in data collection, including patient contact for enrollment and follow-up.
  • Oversee record management for several research studies. Set up database, as well as processing systems and efficiencies for reporting purposes using Excel, Access, or similar systems.
  • Oversee budget development, as well as budget expenditures for study operations.
  • Conduct all study close-out related procedures, including IRB termination reports.




Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($43,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 9 am - 5:30 pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Sur Cardiac Surgery  
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
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/.

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.
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