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Research Program Coordinator

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 1, 2023

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The Division of Behavioral Medicine is seeking aResearch Program Coordinatorto coordinate the implementation of two or more research protocols, as well as ongoing administrative processes related to these studies. The Research Program Coordinator will screen and enroll research subjects for a complex multi-site clinical study and provide continued monitoring, ensuring that all protocols are followed, and status reporting, billing, and other regulatory components are performed correctly.

The Research Program Coordinator position involves working directly with research subjects to systematically conduct standardized psychophysical, electrophysical, behavioral, and psychological assessments and maintain records of testing. A variety of computer-controlled laboratory sensory testing devices will be used, including thermal sensory analyzers, algometers, von frey filaments, cold water baths, etc. This position will also involve coordination with other staff to ensure these tests are conducted at specific time points and will involve using this equipment to study human subjects at least 50% of the time.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Telephone screening candidates to determine the eligibility of potential volunteers for a project.
  • Coordinate staff and resources required for study procedures. Ensure completion of interventions, study measures, and instruments.
  • Responsible for recruitment of subjects and implementing recruitment procedures.
  • Verifies patient eligibility for studies by comparing patient history and clinical laboratory results with protocol requirements. Confirms patient registrations and relevant data points in databases.
  • Explain the study procedure to participants and obtain informed consent.
  • Use software to manage, track, and report the flow of subjects through protocols.
  • Handle relevant subject biological specimens and follow protocol requirements.
  • Verify the scheduling of patient appointments, tests, and follow-up visits at the appropriate time in the treatment cycle to ensure the completion of protocol requirements. Schedule transportation for study volunteers' visits as needed.
  • Design and compile materials, which aid Investigators/other staff in complying with protocol requirements.
  • Conduct standardized psychophysical, electrophysical, behavioral, and psychological assessments and maintain records of testing.
  • Check for accuracy and ensure proper storage of data. Ensure timely data entry.
  • Work closely with the data manager to assist in quality control procedures.
  • Assists with regulatory work across studies, including IRB, DSMB, ClinicalTrials.gov, and other required submissions and reporting.
  • Assists with preparation for monitoring and audits of studies; may correct errors in the database when necessary and write responses to audit reports with input from the Principal Investigator.
  • Prepare and distribute summary reports for research meetings as scheduled.
  • Coordinate and notify study team members of study meetings and tasks needing completion.
  • Will design and create protocol-specific case report forms as needed.
  • Coordinates research protocols with investigators and external research colleagues for multi-site studies.
  • Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements. Works on complex clinical studies, which require a high level of knowledge, coordination, and data abstraction.
  • Perform administrative and clerical tasks as needed, including ordering supplies.
  • Involves frequent/regular contact with research subjects and a variety of medical professionals.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to interact with faculty and staff on research teams, in clinical programs, and with educational outreach initiatives to strategize about their communication needs.
  • Attention to detail is a must. Good proofreading skills.
  • Excellent oral communication skills to deal effectively within and outside the department.
  • Excellent written communications skills.
  • Skilled in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher.
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about the work of the department as well to acquire new technical skills as needed.
  • Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments.
  • Ability to interact effectively and compassionately with individuals at all levels and from diverse cultures.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

  • Working knowledge of REDCap, Qualtrics, and SPSS a major plus.

Physical Requirements

  • Able to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods.
  • Able to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
  • Finger dexterity required, able to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the entire hand(s) or arm(s), e.g., use of a computer keyboard.
  • Communication skills using the spoken word.
  • Ability to see within normal parameters.
  • Ability to hear within normal range.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Some related experience.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior related research experience with human subjects strongly preferred.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: Min $16.75 - Max $29.30 HRLY ($47,840 Budgeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:3am-5pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: ​​​​​​​Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Psy Behavioral Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

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.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, theJHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

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 Talent Acquisition Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visitaccessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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.

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
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