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Sr. Research Program Coordinator

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 4, 2021

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General summary/purpose:Under direct supervision of a Research Program Manager, the Sr. Research Program Coordinator will primarily oversee the day-to-day logistics and operations for COVID-19 clinical research on a large, complex study that will take place in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Bayview Medical Center. The Sr. Research Program Coordinator will interact with the investigators, collaborators, and patients in a clinical research environment, and will assist with staffing and trainings for the study. This person will coordinate all activities for one or more of our ongoing COVID-19 research endeavors to assure validity of findings and assist in fostering clinical characterizations for the novel, pandemic-causing disease. S/he will assist in carrying out research in accordance with good clinical practices in such activities as obtaining informed consent, data and specimen collection, and patient follow-up over time.

Specific duties & responsibilities:

    Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned study protocols and reporting requirements; Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research data; Interact with clinicians and other gatekeepers to access the patient population; Recruit and enroll eligible research participants;
    Collect patient specimens (e.g., blood, urine, or saliva) and other patient data from a variety of sources;
    Maintain research files Setup and monitor data in databases, and do basic statistical analyses Organize and maintain research group meetings Prepare mandatory reports and documents/protocols; Prepare for and participate in audits and monitoring of studies; Assist in preparation and maintenance of IRB protocols and related documents; and
    Meet regularly with manager and/or team leader to review data accuracy, shift reports, and overall study progress

This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis; the Sr. Research Program Coordinator will perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications (mandatory):

  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 3 years related experience required.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  • Phlebotomy training, demonstrated proficiency or willingness to be trained.

JHU Equivalency Formula: 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum experience required for the respective job.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Strong data management skills
  • Experience inclinical trials/human subjects research
  • 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
  • Ability to independently navigate complex and busy environments
  • Proficiency in the use of computers and data entry, including software applications, databases, mathematical and statistical tools, spreadsheets, and word processing
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Significant attention to detail
  • 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

Classified Title:Sr. Research Program Coordinator
Working Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range:$38,920 - $53,520
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-Su, 8AM-Midnight, 8 Hour Shifts
Exempt Status: 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.

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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School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus


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
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm

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