Research Program Coordinator

The Division of Infectious Diseases seeks aResearch Program Coordinator who will administratively coordinate protocol implementation typically for one-three studies under the supervision of 2- 4 principal investigators in the Departments of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Hospital Epidemiology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator and the Research Program Manager, the Research Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall monitoring of research projects.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all activities of a research study to assure validity of findings. Ensure adherence to protocols.
• Oversee record management for research studies.
• Set up database using Qualtrics, REDCap, Excel, Access or similar systems.
• Serve as a resource for clinicians involved in study in regard to protocol requirements.
• Abstract medical data from charts requiring some interpretation.
• Participate in study meetings, record meeting minutes, develops agenda for meetings.
• Provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Assist with IRB writing and submission.
• Assist with orientation and training of less senior research staff in data collection and data entry (e.g., use of REDCap).
• Assist with preparation of Power Point presentations, Excel graphs.
• Assist with abstract and manuscript preparation.
• Assist with grant and contract preparation.
• Coordinate and conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups.

• Following activities related to the development and implementation of study protocols
• Have general knowledge of the research and apply basic analytical skills to administer assigned projects, and to identify situations requiring special attention
• Using general knowledge will assist in developing recruitment tools for assigned studies, which may include protocol/study specific data collection forms, placing approved advertisements, and contacting physicians for possible referrals
• Update basic tracking database/spreadsheet based on study requirements utilizing Excel, Access, RedCap or similar software applications
• Collect data from patient medical records and questionnaires, prepare and code data entry, enter and maintain databases, monitors data quality and accuracy as required by research protocol, may run pre-established routine queries
• Ensure that case files and accompanying paperwork are organized and current
• Clerical duties as assigned
• Process laboratory specimens
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Some related experience.
• Flexibility in work schedule is required
• Additional education may substitute for experience as permitted by the JHU equivilency formula.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years related experience preferred.
• Experience working with patients (e.g., interviewing, patient interactions) is beneficial but not required.
• Previous experience in record abstraction, ideally in a clinical research environment is highly desired.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience working under timelines for completion of work.
• Prior coursework in biology, microbiology, infectious diseases, or public health, biostatistics is desirable.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multi-task is critical.
• Knowledge and experience with computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point is a requirement.
• The individual should possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work well and communicate effectively with others as part of a team

JHU Equivalency Formula:18 graduate degree credits (semester hours) 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
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $16.26 - $22.35/hr (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Infectious Disease
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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