Research Program Coordinator
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Feb 16, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Our research group is in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry. We develop interventions for underserved older adults to increase access to mental health services and improve their quality of life.We are seeking an enthusiastic, professional, and experiencedResearch Program Coordinatorto participate in our community-based, depression care study for low-income and minority populations. This position is an excellent opportunity to participate in exciting projects that are committed to meeting the needs of underserved older adults through an innovative models of depression care.
The Research Coordinator will support research projects that will involve activities related to implementation of a clinical trial such as submission of IRB applications, data collection and analysis, administrative tasks such as payment of participants, data analysis and manuscript preparation, and assistance with grant preparation. The Research Program Coordinator will provide program coordination and support in accomplishing the goals of our research team. This position reports to the Principal Investigator.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Research Program Coordinator is responsible for the organization, entry, maintenance and accuracy of all clinical research data for a complex and detailed clinical trial, and may assist with training of less experienced research staff in protocol and clinical research.
- Maintain good working knowledge of assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
- Be a subject matter expert on complex clinical studies which requires a high level of knowledge, coordination, and data abstraction.
- Communicate and distribute protocol information.
- Maintain regulatory binder for each assigned protocol.
- Prepare and submits annual renewal requests, amendments, and adverse event reports with clinical input according to IRB and Sponsor requirements.
- Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.
- Assist in designing protocols.
- Verify patient eligibility for studies by comparing patient history and clinical assessments with protocol requirements.
- Maintain a research binder for each participant.
- Collect, enter and compile participant data using data management software.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data so that information may be used by the PI in treatment planning, presentations, and publication.
- Assist with data collection activities as needed.
- Verify scheduling of participant appointments, tests, and follow‑up visits at the appropriate time in the study timeline to ensure completion of protocol requirements.
- Meet regularly with Principal Investigator to review data accuracy and overall study progress.
- Participate in all mandatory meetings to develop increasing knowledge of assigned clinical trial and Registry requirements.
- Develop and maintain a protocol database or spreadsheet for tracking participant activity, financial management and data analysis as needed.
- Manage the payments of study participants, e.g. SAP invoicing.
- Prepare reports on individual participants or the study as required by the principal investigators and/or external agencies.
- Enter participant demographic and clinical data into institutional database as required.
- Respond in a timely manner to special projects or queries related to the data.
- Corrects error in database when necessary.
- Is knowledgeable of and complies with Good Clinical Practices, ICH Guidelines and SKCCC Clinical Research Office policies. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Preferred QualificationsMaster’s Degree. Three (3) years of experience in complex and detailed clinical trials research and/or certification as a Clinical Research Professional is preferred.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing required.
- Excellent organizational skills required.
- Excellent attention to detail skills required.
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Must have excellent time management skills.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent ability to manage time and projects with competing priorities. High level of interpersonal skill, written and oral communication necessary to effectively interact with colleagues at all operational levels. Experience with academic writing and data analysis. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently, as a team leader, and as a team member. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with capacity to deliver quality work product within the required deadline.
- Proven aptitude with the use of common software used in research such as Microsoft Office applications, Redcap, SAP.
- Reliable transportation and comfortable travelling in Baltimore City.
Sitting, standing and walking for extended period. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s).
Classified Title:
Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range:ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range:$16.26 - $22.35/Hour;
Commesurate with experience
Employee Group:Full Time
Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine, East Baltimore
Campus
Department Name: Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry
Neuropsychiatry
Personnel
Area:Johns Hopkins University
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
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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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
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https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
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