• Research Program Coordinator - #Staff

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    The department of Bayview Geriatric Psychiatry is seeking a **_Research Program Coordinator (RPC)_** to coordinate assigned clinical trials, enrolled participants, and administratively manage protocol implementation.

    Specific duties & responsibilities

    + Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols, including inclusion and exclusion criteria for study participation, visit timelines, and required data collection points per protocol.

    + Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.

    + Prepares and submits annual renewal requests, protocol amendments, and adverse event reports to institutional entities and sponsors.

    + Maintains regulatory binders for each assigned protocol.

    + Sustain good communication with study sponsors, regulatory contacts, and clinical monitors.

    + Administers phone screens and assists with recruitment efforts as delegated by study team leaders.

    + Verifies patient eligibility for studies by comparing patient history and clinical laboratory results with protocol requirements.

    + Coordinates and schedules patient screening and follow up visits as specified per protocol.

    + Accompanies participants to off campus MRI and PET scan appointments when necessary.

    + Administers cognitive testing and questionnaires for research subjects according to protocol specifications.

    + Maintains research charts for each patient.

    + Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data entry into protocol specific databases, and responds to and corrects data queries raised by sponsors or study team leadership.

    + Maintains recruitment databases and spreadsheets for tracking patient visits and recruitment efforts.

    + Responds in a timely manner to special projects or queries related to each protocol.

    + Prepares for and participates in monitoring and audits of studies.

    + Corrects errors in database when necessary.

    + Responsible for biospecimen processing and shipping per study protocol.

    + Meets regularly with study team leadership to review data accuracy and overall study progress.

    + Participates in all mandatory meetings to develop increasing knowledge of assigned clinical trial requirements.

    + Participates in outreach, advertising, and recruitment efforts for the clinical trials research group at Johns Hopkins Bayview campus.

    + Assists with preparation and submission of local and external IRB applications.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in related discipline required. Some related experience required.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

    + Proficiency in PC operations and software application such as MS Windows, Excel, Word, and Access.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Special knowledge, skills, and abilities

    + Ability to learn new database and software applications is required.

    + Excellent organizational skills required.

    + Excellent attention to detail skills required.

    + Ability to follow multiple, detailed directions of various protocols.

    + Must have excellent time management skills.

    + Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

    + Ability and licensure to operate a motor vehicle.

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality.

     

    Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator

    Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

    Starting Salary Range: $17.20- $30.30($48,880 targeted; Commensurate w/ exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: 40 per week / M- F

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: SOM Psy Bay BV Geriatric and Neuropsychi

    Personnel area: School of Medicine

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    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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