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Job Req ID:  113210

Sr. Research Program Coordinator

We are seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator for multiple new sponsored research studies starting in the coming months as well as existing studies in the cardiology division in the Department of Medicine. The Sr. Research Program Coordinator will oversee the administrative and scientific implementation of research protocols for large, complex, and multiple sponsored research studies under the direction of Dr. Kavita Sharma, MD. As part of the study team will collaborate with faculty, develop protocols, develop SOPs, and oversee study-related activities for multiple studies. 


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development, implementation, testing, and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data.
  • Participate as a member of a collaborative group in study design and analysis of data.
  • Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research data.
  • Participate in and oversee data collection.
  • Analyze data - organize and complete quality control checks of raw data, use standard statistical techniques and/or package programs to run standard statistics.
  • Recruit participants in conjunction with study collaborators and study sponsors, including interacting with clinicians and other gatekeepers to access the population.
  • Schedule participants for all activities for study visits.
  • Complete study visits, including completion of research procedures on participants, for example,
    • Anthropometric measurements
    • Blood pressure
    • EKG
    • Specimen collection, including phlebotomy.
  • Ensure collection of pertinent data and maintain individual participant’s binders from internal and external sources by maintaining a research chart for each research subject.
  • Monitor and maintain supply of research supplies and order as needed.
  • Evaluate and prepare adverse event reports and other regulatory documents.
  • Collect, enter, and compile data from a variety of sources (including EHR) while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Complete study case report forms.
  • Verify patient eligibility for studies by comparing patient history and clinical laboratory results with protocol requirements, obtain outside records when required.
  • Obtain research meds from investigative pharmacy.
  • Process biological samples, including appropriate handling and labeling.
  • Ship biological samples per IATA packaging requirements.
  • Present projects/data at meetings.
  • Work on protocol development of sub-studies.
  • Participate in sponsor training sessions (virtual and in person) and train other staff to ensure compliance per sponsor guidelines.
  • Coordinate and participate in the interviewing and training of new research staff on study protocols, procedures, and reporting.
  • Work with study sponsors on study design and/or determine what the group can commit to based on patient population, available resources, and cost of providing services.
  • Participate in developing study budgets.
  • Generate IRB projects and study documents (including protocols and consent forms) and prepare IRB communications.
  • Monitor and comply with IRB reporting deadlines.
  • Complete contracts/arrangements for study activities (e.g. Echo, CPET, MRI, labs) for fee services.
  • Responsible for regulatory and compliance documents for multiple sponsored clinical trials.
  • Prepare for and participate in audits of studies/monitoring visits.
  • Participate in research group meetings.
  • Ability to travel between the East Baltimore Campus (Johns Hopkins Hospital) and other Hopkins locations (JHBMC, Green Spring Station, etc.).


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Proficient in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Independent and self-motivated.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.


Physical Requirements 

  • Sitting in a seated position for extended periods of time.
  • Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
  • Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Communication skills using the spoken word.
  • Ability to move about workspace.




Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Three years related experience.
  • Must be comfortable collecting saliva, urine, or blood samples from patients.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree strongly preferred.

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $40,900 - $71,600 Annually ($56,250 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Cardiology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

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.

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