Research Program Coordinator

• Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements. Transmits and distributes protocol information. Responsible for submission, verification, and maintenance of protocol specific information on the SKCCC Research Protocol Library.
• Maintains electronic and/or physical regulatory binder for each assigned protocol. Prepares and submits annual renewal requests, amendments, and adverse event reports with clinical input according to IRB and Sponsor requirements. Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.
• May assist the principal investigator and/or program manager in defining information and plans required to accomplish goals of studies. Will design and create protocol- specific case report forms as needed.
• 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 for the SKCCC Clinical Research Office and Oncology Information Systems.
• Maintains an electronic or physical research chart for each patient. Collects, enters and compiles clinical data from a variety of sources. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data so that information may be used by the physician in treatment planning, presentations, and publication.
• Verifies scheduling of patient appointments, tests, and follow-up visits at the appropriate time in the treatment cycle to ensure completion of protocol requirements. May design and compile materials which aid physicians/other staff in complying with protocol requirements for these visits and tests.
• Meets regularly with Principal Investigator, Research Nurse, and Research Program Manager to review data accuracy and overall study progress. Participates in all mandatory meetings to develop increasing knowledge of assigned clinical trial and registry requirements.
• Prepares for and participates in monitoring and audits of studies. Corrects errors in database when necessary. Writes responses to audit reports with input from the Principal Investigator.
• Completes minimum requirement for continuing educational units. Is knowledgeable of and complies with Good Clinical Practices, ICH Guidelines and SKCCC Clinical Research Office policies. May instruct introductory level clinical research personnel in these guidelines and policies.
• Assists with study budget and invoice preparation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• BA/BS Degree required with course work in sciences/health care preferred.
• Additional experience may substitute for some education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Some experience required.

• Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing required.
• Additional graduate level courses may substitute for some work experience.

Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Familiar with medical procedure and laboratory fees.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of clinical research practices and principles required.
• Ability to understand a clinical trial financial contract.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Certification as a Clinical Research Professional is preferred.

General computer skills, with experience with Microsoft Office.

Specific Requirements:

• Must adhere to guidelines regarding honest reporting of sensitive and confidential patient information.
• Understands the importance/impact of data integrity in terms of patients, study results, costs, quality of service and scientific research in general.
• Regular contact with physicians, other health care personnel and occasionally, patients, requires the use of good judgment, tact and sensitivity.
• This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and consistent basis by the incumbent(s).
• It should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are similar in nature and level of difficulty.

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 the 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: $16.42 - $22.57/hr (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30am- 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: ​​​​​​​School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Onc Urologic Oncology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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