Clinical Research Coordinator (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage clinical trials focused on disease prevention and treatment. Responsibilities include coordinating study activities, assisting research staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, and experience in human subjects research is preferred.

The role is full-time, working Monday to Friday with a starting salary range of $17.20 - $30.30 per hour, depending on experience. This position is vital for advancing research in the field of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the East Baltimore Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Related undergraduate or work experience in human subjects research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of a clinical research study to ensure protocol adherence.
• Assist research teams in executing protocol-related activities.
• Conduct the consenting process for participants.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Clinical Trial Management System

Data Entry

Data Collection and Reporting

Data Management and Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Oral and Written Communications

Organizational Skills

Project Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to 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.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Related undergraduate or work experience in human subjects research.

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Clinical Research Coordinator (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences)

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

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($47,840 targeted Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:3-5pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus

Department name: SOM Psy Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Personnel area: School of Medicine