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Job Req ID:  115350

Sr. Research Program Coordinator

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology is seeking a  Sr. Research Program Coordinator to work as part of a team, collaborate with faculty, develop protocol, develop SOP, and oversee study-related activities for one or more studies. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Sr. Research Program Coordinator will oversee the administrative and scientific implementation of research protocols for multiple complex NIH-sponsored research studies.


The Sr. Research Program Coordinator will lead several NHLBI R01 studies investigating the hemodynamic and sarcomeric indicators of right ventricular failure due to pulmonary hypertension in humans. This position will involve coordinating the recruitment and study of human subjects in the cath lab, attainment and analysis of advanced in vivo hemodynamic data, maintenance of IRB and regulatory elements of all studies, collection of blood and tissue specimens for in-depth basic science work. Opportunities for authorship in peer-reviewed publications available.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participate in development, testing and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data.
  • Oversee data collection at single site study or at multiple sites of a multi-centered clinical trial.
  • Responsible for research procedures on study participants including measuring blood pressure, obtaining an ECG, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and freezer management.
  • Ensures collection of pertinent data and maintains individual participants’ binders from internal and external sources by maintaining a research chart for each research subject. Collects, enters and compiles clinical data from a variety of sources while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of data.
  • Analyze data; organize and quality control raw data, use standard statistical techniques and/or package programs to run standard statistics.
  • Verifies patient eligibility for studies by comparing patient history and clinical laboratory results with protocol requirements, and obtains outside records when required.
  • Blood sample processing, including obtaining specimens by phlebotomy with appropriate handling and labeling.
  • Participate in writing manuscripts, and abstracts for medical journals and meetings.
  • Participate in presenting projects/data at medical meetings.
  • Participate in working on protocol development of sub-studies.
  • Conduct training sessions and oversee the day-to-day activities of lower-level program coordinators and other staff working at other locations within multi-centered clinical trial and locally.
  • Work with study sponsors on study design and/or determine what group can commit to based on patient population, available resources, and cost of providing services.
  • Participate in developing the study budget.
  • Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
  • Abstract and index information based on knowledge of subject matter.
  • Perform self-audits and audits of other sites.
  • Contract/arrangements for study activities (e.g. EEG, EKG, labs) and all fee services.
  • Recruitment in conjunction with study collaborators and study sponsors.
  • Obtaining research meds from research pharmacy for study patients.


Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Familiarity with the IRB application process.
  • Familiarity with GCRC application.
  • Ability to work in MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Word.
  • Attention to detail required, as well as the ability to work independently.


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
  • Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
  • Clinical research experience, including IRB application and maintenance process.

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $41,300.00 -$72,300.00 ($56,800.00 Targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Department of Medicine, Cardiology  
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.

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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.
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