Sr. Research Program Coordinator
We are seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator who will work under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor or the Principal Investigator, the Sr. Research Program Coordinator will be responsible for participant recruitment, performing clinical visits which include administering questionnaires and collecting patient samples. The Sr. RPC will oversee the day-to-day activities of the research study. The Sr. RPC will also be responsible for the organization, entry, maintenance and accuracy of all participants clinical and field research data in a timely and ongoing manner.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist Principal Investigator or more senior research staff to ensure operational feasibility of proposed protocol/study design.
- Develop standard operating procedures and data collection forms from protocol(s).
- Develop consent form(s) for clinical trials based on protocol(s).
- Prepare materials for submission to IRB. This includes completing progress reports, tracking of renewal dates, completing adverse event forms, writing draft forms.
- Contribute to work with commercial and/or government agency sponsors and recommend which group can commit to considering patient population, available resources, and cost of providing services.
- Ensure compliance with all protocols, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Participate in developing the study budget.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of recruitment strategy for participants for one or more assigned studies.
- Set up a data collection system and ensure the validity of study data.
- Recruit and screen potential study participants according to protocol’s inclusion and exclusion criteria; be knowledgeable of the protocol so that study activities are completed correctly and completely.
- Perform vital study procedures such as venipuncture and collection of vital signs.
- Enter data into sponsor-specific electronic data capture (EDC) systems or REDCap (for our investigator-initiated studies). Respond to queries in a timely manner and consult with manager, as needed, to resolve any issues.
- Organize and quality control study data
- Participate in weekly progress meetings of current research projects to report on recruitment progress and resolve problems.
- Perform self-audits and/or audit other sites.
- Maintain inventory of study related supplies. Re-order supplies as needed through sponsor or SAP/shopping cart.
- Participate in study meetings and provide status updates and recommend changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
- Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
- Abstract and index information based on knowledge of subject matter.
- Assists in overseeing the duties of undergraduate researchers and less senior Research Assistants. Monitor data entry and patient binder completion by these other staff members to ensure accuracy.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related discipline
- Three years related experience
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in a related field.
Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually ($41,300 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: 10002817-SOM DOM Pulmonary
Personnel area: School of Medicine