Sr. Research Program Coordinator

We are seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator who will be responsible for the conduct of study protocols to promote health and help individuals with cancer managing their symptoms using auricular acupressure. Responsibilities will include recruiting, enrolling, delivering the auricular acupressure, collecting data collection during study visits, and following participants as well as research-related work. Works closely with Principal Investigator (PI) in all aspects of study management. Communicates with study team and PI on all clinical aspects of patient management. Works with other staff members to ensure rapid data entry and high level of quality control.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen and enroll eligible subjects for participation in research protocols with final authorization from principal investigator and/or research team leader.
• As a principal investigator designee, explain the protocol in detail and obtain informed consent from potential subjects.
• Verify patient eligibility for studies with principal investigator and/or research team leader.
• Obtain medical release of information from patient as needed per protocol.
• Coordinate and document all aspects of subjects’ participation (including subject interviews, telephone contact with subject or friends/family of the patient; home visits; conversations with the research team and all medical providers who participate in the patients care, etc.) to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach to the subject management on protocol.
• Ensures collection of pertinent data from internal and external sources and monitors compliance with requirements of the clinical studies.
• Monitor clinical course of subject’s enrolled in clinical trials, under nursing supervision, ensuring that research protocol is executed appropriately.
• Participates in internal audits and assures compliance with outside monitoring.
• Maintain and complete protocol specific patient records and Case Report Forms (CRF).
• Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols.
• Maintain confidential records of required source documentation on each assigned research subject on protocol.
• Meet regularly with principal investigators, research manager and protocol team leaders to review patient participation, data accuracy and overall project progress.
• Provide updates on current progress of the study as requested.
• Maintain patient study calendars.
• Schedule patient study appointments.
• Serve as backup for research protocols (other than primary assignment) as needed.
• Develop research instruments (protocol specific source documentation, lab forms, and template notes) necessary for study execution.
• Control quality of source documentation and research integrity.
• Detect and help solve logistical, technical, and patient related problems as they pertain to protocol participation.
• Coordinate laboratory specimen processing and handling with appropriate lab supervisors.
• Act as liaison between the study and other departments as necessary for protocol implementation.
• Attend study meetings to represent the research unit and grow in knowledge of data quality and the federal regulations governing clinical research.
• Participate in other research initiatives as workload allows.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle (with reimbursement) or taxi/uber for recruitment off site.
• Other duties as assigned by the Research and Sponsored Projects Manager or the PI of the project.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree desired.
• Ability to work with populations across ages, sexual orientations, socio-economic circumstances, experience working with and/or is from the MSM community and experience performing venipuncture as a certified phlebotomist a plus.
• Experience with clinical research, protocol implementation, patient coordination and completion of data sets (Case Report Forms) desirable.
• Obtain phlebotomy certification, experiences in plan and conducting biological laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and FDA and HIPAA Regulations regarding Clinical Research helpful but not required.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $40,100-$55,140 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: ​​​​​​​Hybrid/School of Nursing
Department name: ​​​​​​​Research Administration
Personnel area: School of Nursing

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 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.

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.

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending on 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.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

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.

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Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

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