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Job Req ID:  115777

Sr. Research Program Coordinator

The Division of Cardiology is seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator (Sr. RPC). The Sr. RPC will oversee the administrative and scientific implementation of clinical research studies in the Shared Cardiology Resources program under the direction of Dr. Thorsten Leucker. As part of study team, the Sr. RPC will collaborate with faculty, develop protocol, develop SOPs, and oversee study-related activities for several studies.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist PIs with clinical protocol development, including reviewing and assessing new protocols for clarity, thoroughness, logistical feasibility, maintaining subject safety, etc. Participate in protocol development of sub-studies.
  • Work with research coordinators, inpatient/outpatient nurses, research nurses, research nurse leads, research pharmacy, and other research cores to optimize the practical implementation of clinical research studies.
  • Perform clinical research tasks as needed for various research projects.
  • Participate as a member of collaborative group study team in study design, analysis of data, and discussions of next steps.
  • Responsible for performing research procedures on study participants including measuring blood pressure, obtaining an ECG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and specimen processing.
  • Oversee data collection for assigned clinical trials.
  • Collect, enter and compile clinical data from a variety of sources while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of data.
  • Maintain individual participant’s binders and maintain a research chart for each research subject.
  • Verify patient eligibility for studies by comparing patient history and clinical laboratory results with protocol requirements; obtain outside records when required.
  • Ensure effective recruitment in conjunction with study collaborators and study sponsors.
  • Perform blood sample processing, including obtaining specimens by phlebotomy with appropriate handling and labeling.
  • Work with study sponsors on study design and/or determine commitments based on patient population, available resources and cost of providing services.
  • Assist with preparation and submission of protocols to the IRB and GCRC applications.
  • Assist with training of GCRC personnel for study start.
  • Participate in developing study budget.
  • Perform self-audits and audits of other sites as needed.
  • Ability to travel between the East Baltimore Campus (Johns Hopkins Hospital) and other Hopkins locations (BVMC, Green Spring Station, etc.)
  • Participate in working on protocol development of sub-studies.
  • 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 study budget.
  • Oversee contract/arrangements for study activities (e.g. EEG, EKG, labs) and all fee services.
  • Perform self-audits and audits of other sites.
  • Ability to travel between the East Baltimore Campus (Johns Hopkins Hospital) and other Hopkins locations (BVMC, Green Spring Station, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned.


Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Attention to detail required, as well as the ability to work independently.


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


Preferred Qualifications
  • Clinical research experience including preparation and submission of documentation to an IRB and ongoing compliance.
  • Cardiology experience.

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually ($56,800 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM 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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