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Job Req ID:  109721

Sr. Research Program Coordinator

We are seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator who will be responsible for multiple research projects designed around individuals with exposures to violence and trauma. Responsibilities will also include recruiting, enrolling and following participants in the studies, as well as conducting systematic literature reviews, preparing reports, IRB protocols, manuscripts, grant proposals, database management and analysis. Works closely with Principal Investigator (PI) in all aspects of management of research projects. Communicates with study team and PI on all aspects of management. Works with other staff members to ensure rapid data entry and high level of quality control.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Recruit, screen and enroll eligible subjects for participation in research protocols with final authorization from principal investigator and/or research team leader.
  • As a PI designee, explain the protocol in detail and obtain informed consent from potential participants.
  • Verify eligibility for studies with the PI and other research team members.
  • Coordinate and document all aspects of study participation (including interviews, telephone contact with participants; conversations with the research etc.) to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach to participants management on protocol.
  • Ensures collection of pertinent data from internal and external sources and monitors compliance with requirements of the clinical studies.
  • Monitor clinical course of participant’s enrolled in clinical trials, under the supervision of the PI, ensuring that research protocol is executed appropriately.
  • Participates in internal audits and assures compliance with outside monitoring.
  • Maintain and complete protocol specific participants’ records.
  • Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols.
  • Maintain confidential records of required source documentation on each assigned research participant on protocol.
  • Meet regularly with the principal investigator, and other team members to review participation, data accuracy and overall project progress.
  • Provide updates on current progress of the study as requested.
  • Maintain participants’ study calendars.
  • Schedule participants’ study appointments.
  • Serve as backup for research protocols (other than primary assignment) as needed.
  • Develop research instruments (protocol specific source documentation, and template notes) necessary for study execution.
  • Control quality of source documentation and research integrity.
  • Detect and help solve logistical, technical and participant related problems as they pertain to protocol participation.
  • Act as liaison between the study and other departments as necessary for protocol implementation.
  • Attend study meetings to represent the research unit and grow in knowledge of data quality and the federal regulations governing clinical research.
  • Participate in other research initiatives as workload allows.
  • Other duties as assigned by the PI of the project.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required as is attention to detail and the ability to complete multiple tasks on a timely basis.
  • Knowledge of standard computer software (e.g., Microsoft office) required.
  • Ability to work well with participants and show a high degree of motivation in enrolling participants.
  • Interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with Principal Investigator, staff members and research participants.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain meticulous records.
  • A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to function both as a team member and independently.
  • Ability to prioritize workload on a daily and weekly basis.
  • Ability to work well with others to solve problems.
  • Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines and prioritizes multiple tasks.
  • Ability to maintain participant confidentiality.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, and organizational skills


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


Preferred Qualifications
  • Related Master's.
  • Ability to work with populations across ages, sexual orientations, socio-economic circumstances; a person who has worked with and/or is from the MSM community is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with protocol implementation and participants’ coordination.
  • Experience with completion of data sets desirable.
  • Experience working on publications and grants.
  • Experience with clinical research.
  • Prior HIPAA and Research Compliance certification training relevant to human subjects’ research.
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices HIPAA Regulations regarding Clinical Research helpful but not required.

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator    
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: Min $40,100 - Max $70,180 Annually ($55,140 budgeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing 
Department name: Research Administration 
Personnel area: School of Nursing 

 

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.

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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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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