Clinical Research Coordinator (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences)

John Hopkin’s University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to administratively coordinate clinical protocol implementation for an assigned study within the Psychiatry Neurobiology division.

You will work with study nurses, coordinators and investigators to ensure protocol adherence, handle IRB communications, consent processes, participant recruitment, data entry and budget oversight, and provide regulatory support across study activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Equivalency may substitute for required experience or education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a clinical study to ensure protocol adherence.
• Assist in start-up meetings and IRB submissions.
• Support study personnel in protocol-related activities.
• Explain study background to participants and obtain consent.
• Recruit participants and schedule required activities.
• Liaise with participants and assist data collection and entry.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Trial Management System

Data Entry

Data Collection

Data Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communications

Organizational Skills

Project Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. Psychiatry Neurobiology is seeking a 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 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 & 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

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: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($48,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Mon to Fri, 8:30 am to 5 pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Psy Neurobiology

Personnel area: School of Medicine