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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. We are seeking a **_Clinical Research Coordinator_** who will administratively coordinate clinical protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for research-related regulatory issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

+ Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.

+ Participate in clinical study start-up meeting.

+ Assist research nurses, study coordinators, principal investigators, and other study personnel in executing protocol-related activities.

+ Explain the study background and rationale for the research to potential and current participants.

+ Contribute to the development of recruitment strategy for participants for assigned study.

+ Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as appropriate, e.g., print and web-based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.

+ Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate participants.

+ Schedule participants for required activities and provide any special instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams.

+ Serve as liaison to study participants.

+ Assist with setup of the data collection system and enter and organize data.

+ Assist in coordinating study meetings.

+ Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.

+ Assist with the preparation of submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)

+ Liaison with IRB on administrative matters and facilitate communications with the PI.

+ Conduct literature searches to provide background information.

+ Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned clinical protocol, clinical equipment, and clinical computer systems.

+ Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.

+ Other duties as assigned.

_In addition to the duties described above_

+ Perform biospecimen collection, including blood draws and other sample types, following IRB-approved protocols and ensuring proper labeling and documentation.

+ Process, aliquot, and store biological samples according to study-specific and biorepository SOPs to maintain specimen integrity and compliance with quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

+ Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Related undergraduate or work experience in human subject's research.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

+ Attention to Detail - Awareness.

+ Clinical Trial Management System - Awareness.

+ Data Entry - Awareness.

+ Data Collection and Reporting - Awareness.

+ Data Management and Analysis - Awareness.

+ Interpersonal Skills - Awareness.

+ Oral and Written Communications - Awareness.

+ Organizational Skills - Awareness.

+ Project Coordination - Awareness.

+ Regulatory Compliance - Awareness.

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Clinical Research Coordinator (Urology)

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

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($49,400 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department name: SOM Uro Urology Research

Personnel area: School of Medicine