Clinical Research Coordinator - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (Behavioral Pharmacology Resea...

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University’s Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences to support protocol implementation and regulatory tasks at Johns Hopkins Bayview. The role involves coordinating study activities, assisting with recruitment, consent, data management, and IRB communications.

The coordinator will work under the Sr. Clinical Research Manager, ensuring accurate data collection, study logistics, and proactive problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Related education may substitute for experience as allowed by policy.

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 and coordinate with nurses, investigators, and staff.
• Explain study background and rationale to participants and obtain informed consent when appropriate.
• Assist with recruitment strategies and materials; conduct outreach as needed.
• Enter and organize data, support regulatory submissions, and liaise with IRB and PI.

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 related field

Job description

The Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences who reports to the Sr. Clinical Research Manager.

Clinical Research Coordinator who reports to the Sr. Clinical Research Manager. 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.

In addition to the duties described above

• Ensure the availability of test area facilities, supplies, and required protocol personnel in preparation for participant visits.
• Implement protocol changes and ensure that the study team is appropriately trained.
• Prepare study materials for bi-annual quality assurance checks.
• Assist with the preparation of study reports, publications, and presentations.
• Provide backup in the event of staff absences, scheduling conflicts, and other program needs.
• Contribute to BPRU initiatives outside of study related tasks.

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
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Clinical Research Coordinator - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit)
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: Monday thru Friday/40 hours
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Psy Bay Behavioral Pharm Rserch Unit
Personnel area: School of Medicine