Research Program Coordinator

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Part Time Research Program Coordinator to work Varied Shifts/Hours within coverage window (8AM - Midnight, 7 days/week)

Under the direct supervision of the Research Program Manager, the Research Program Coordinator, as part of amulticenter research study,will assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasksof a research study in the Department of Emergency Medicine. The Research Program Coordinator is responsible for the organization, entry, maintenance and accuracy of all clinical research data and biospecimens for a complex and detailed clinical trial.

• Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
• Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.
• With assistance, prepares and submits annual renewal requests, amendments and adverse event reports with clinical input according to IRB and Sponsor requirements.
• Verifies patient eligibility by comparing patient history with protocol requirements.
• Collects respiratory and blood samples from ED patients and inpatients.
• Collects, enters, and compiles clinical data from a variety of sources into study databases, including REDCap.
• Maintains biospecimen inventory, including tracking samples and storage locations. Meets regularly with research team to review data accuracy and overall study progress.

Minimum Qualifications (mandatory):

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline required.
• Some related experience required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula***.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A year of related experience in clinical trials/medical research.
• Phlebotomy training, and demonstrated proficiency
• Certification as a registered Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency is preferred (e.g., National Center for Competency Testing, American Medical Technologists, American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, National Phlebotomy Association).

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be comfortable collecting saliva, urine, or blood samples from patients
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, mathematical and statistical tools, 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.

Work Schedule/Hours:

• 19-28 Hours Week/ Varied Shifts; Flexibility for nights and weekends if needed.

***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.

Classified Title:Research Program Coordinator
Working Title: Research Program Coordinator ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range:$16.26-$22.35
Employee group: Part-time
Schedule: M-F; candidate may work anywhere within our coverage window (8AM - 12AM, 7 days a week),
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10002848-SOM Em Med Research
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

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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