Clinical Research Coordinator (Otolaryngology)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator in Otolaryngology to coordinate protocol implementation and provide regulatory support within the School of Medicine. The position involves coordinating study activities and ensuring protocol fidelity.

You will work with researchers and clinical staff to recruit participants, obtain consent, schedule visits, and assist with data collection and IRB submissions while supporting study operations and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• Education may substitute for experience per university policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
• Explain the study background and rationale to participants.
• Assist with study meetings and updates on protocol implementation status.
• Assist with preparation of submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in the department of Otolaryngology. 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 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.

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.

Classified Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

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

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($23.75/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: Otolaryngology

Personnel area: School of Medicine