Research Program Coordinator

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

We are seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will coordinate the administrative and scientific implementation of STRAIN clinical trial. Work closely with Glaucoma Principal Investigator. Some of the work will be independent and self-directed. Assist faculty in adherence to study protocols.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing materials for IRB reviews including the submission of new study materials, Further Study Actions (FSAs) and Continuing Reviews.
• Coordinate day to day activities of a research study.
• Assure that other personnel participating in study activities, including graduate students and/or post-doctoral students are trained, certified, and execute procedures according to study protocol and will prepare for patient visits by checking equipment, scheduling appointments and preparing both study and clinic charts.
• Needs specific expertise in ophthalmic imaging by OCT, tonometry, and research patient interaction.
• Oversee patient visits, abstract data, and make recommendations on protocol issues.

*This job requires the individual to be self-motivated and solution oriented. Also, position requires collaboration and team work with other research personnel and ophthalmic technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from JCAHPO within 18 months of start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ophthalmic imaging experience.
• Tonometry experience.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Oph Glaucoma
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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