Clinical Research Coordinator (Neurology)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate protocol implementation, assist with IRB submissions, participant recruitment, and data management for a neurology study.

The role involves coordinating study start-up, liaising with the PI, nurses, and staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining clear communication with participants and maintaining study records.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol.
• Assist in IRB submissions and regulatory communications.
• Support recruitment strategies and participant engagement.
• Enter and organize study data in the data collection system.
• Liaise with PI, nurses, and study staff to ensure protocol implementation.

Skills

Clinical coordination

IRB liaison

Recruitment

Data management

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

IRB systems

Clinical data systems

Electronic data capture

Job description

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The Clinical Research Coordinator administratively coordinates clinical protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure 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 meetings.
• 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 strategies 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 permitted by the JHU equivalency formula 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.

Classified Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

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

Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($50,648 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30-5

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Neuro Neuroimmunology

Personnel area: School of Medicine