Clinical Research Coordinator (Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed academic institution is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate clinical research studies, manage participant recruitment, and ensure data integrity according to strict protocols. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and may have additional experience in human subjects research. This full-time role offers a hybrid work schedule, with a starting salary range of approximately $43,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Experience in human subjects research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study.
• Assist with setup of the data collection system.
• Serve as liaison to study participants.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Clinical Trial Management System

Data Entry

Data Collection and Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Oral and Written Communications

Organizational Skills

Project Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Additional education for experience substitution

Job description

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.

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 subjects research.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

• Attention to Detail - Awareness
• Clinical Trial Management System - Awareness
• Data Entry - Awareness
• Data Collection and Reporting - AwarenessData Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness
• Project Coordination - AwarenessRegulatory Compliance - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential, additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($43,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Psy Bay Behavioral Pharm Rserch Unit
Personnel area: School of Medicine