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Job Req ID:  115329

Sr. Research Program Coordinator

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology is seeking a full-time Sr. Research Program Coordinator. Under general supervision, this job manages the administration of several research programs conducted by the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division. Studies are patient-oriented, clinical studies involving human subjects. The range of duties includes but is not limited to patient recruitment/ interviews, data collection, conducting annual reports, obtaining and sustaining proper IRB approval, organizing collected information; records management, expenditure oversight, supervising other members of the research team, and communicating with study sponsors and team members on the status of project(s). Effective communication and interpersonal skills are critical as the position involves significant interaction with children and families. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work well with other professionals, and comfort being part of a diverse professional team. 

Specific Duties and  Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the implementation of study protocols in collaboration with the PI and co-investigators.
  • Maintain good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
  • Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.
  • Conducts data collection (ex, abstraction of clinical data from electronic medical records) and maintenance for research study, using Excel, REDCap, or similar systems. Organizes data exports, and other data files for statistical analysis.
  • Follow federal, state, and institutional laws and guidelines to access and maintain confidential paper and electronic records related to assigned research studies.
  • Meet regularly with the research team to review data accuracy and overall study progress.
  • Assist with manuscript writing, including helping prepare tables, charts, figures, and data summaries, managing references and citations.
  • Participate in grant proposal preparation; drafting and editing research strategy sections under the guidance of PI, preparing tables, charts, figures, writing, editing, and assembly.
  • Facilitate communication between multi-site study teams, including scheduling of meetings and follow-up on study progress.
  • Ability to manage a multi-center randomized clinical treatment trial in adolescents managed by a Clinical Research Organization.
  • Ability to manage aspects of a large NIH-funded multicenter study, specifically the regulatory components – all administrative duties including IRB submissions, progress reports, protocol amendments as well as correspondence with the NIH as needed.
  • 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.
  • Create and maintain documents for study-related materials to include IRB applications and reviews, amendments, changes in research, deviations in established study protocols, and standard operating procedures.
  • Oversee budget expenditures based on the study(s) operational expectations.
  • May act as primary contact for study participants, which may include recruiting, screening, scheduling, confirming appointments, and escorting/directing to various locations on/off campus.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Additional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Proficiency in the use of software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Redcap) to maintain databases, spreadsheets, and word processing is required.
  • Proven writing skills preferred.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated and actively seeking to further develop skills.


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


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with working and interacting with patients of at least one year required.
  • Master’s degree of Public Health/Clinical Research or in relevant field

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $41,300.00 - $72,300.00 ($48,000.00 Targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid: School of Medicine, East Baltimore Campus  (On-site 3-4 days a week) 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Pediatrics Gastroenterology  
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
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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.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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