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

Johns Hopkins University; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences division (BPRU) at Bayview. The role supports protocol implementation, data collection, participant coordination, and regulatory submissions, reporting to the Sr.

Clinical Research Manager. Responsibilities include recruitment support, consent, scheduling, and liaison with participants and study staff; an entry to mid-level position with emphasis on regulatory compliance and study

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Additional education may substitute for experience as stated by JHU policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
• Independently conduct the consenting process and schedule participant activities.
• Assist with IRB submissions and liaise with the PI and study staff.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Clinical Trial Management System

Data Entry

Data Collection and Reporting

Data Management and Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Oral and Written Communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first researchuniversity and home to nine world-class academic divisions workingtogether as one university.

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

Clinical Research Coordinator who reports to the Sr. ClinicalResearch Manager. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conductclinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways toprevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The ClinicalResearch Coordinator administratively coordinates clinical protocolimplementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure theefficient logistical implementation of the study activities andprovide administrative support for research-related regulatoryissues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study toensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
• Participate in clinical study start-up meeting.
• Assist research nurses, study coordinators, principalinvestigators, and other study personnel in executingprotocol-related activities.
• Explain the study background and rationale for the research topotential and current participants.
• Contribute to the development of recruitment strategy forparticipants for assigned study.
• Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment asappropriate, e.g., print and web-based advertisements, contactreferring physicians, participate in community events, etc.
• Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consentis obtained on appropriate participants.
• Schedule participants for required activities and provide anyspecial instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams.
• Serve as liaison to study participants.
• Assist with setup of the data collection system and enter andorganize data.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocolimplementation status and make recommendations on operationalissues.
• Assist with the preparation of submissions to the InstitutionalReview Board (IRB).
• Liaison with IRB on administrative matters and facilitatecommunications with the PI.Conduct literature searches to provide backgroundinformation.
• Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assignedclinical protocol, clinical equipment, and clinical computersystems.
• 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, andrequired protocol personnel in preparation for participantvisits.
• Implement protocol changes and ensure that the study team isappropriately trained.
• Prepare study materials for bi-annual quality assurancechecks.
• Assist with the preparation of study reports, publications, andpresentations.
• Provide backup in the event of staff absences, schedulingconflicts, and other program needs.
• Contribute to BPRU initiatives outside of study relatedtasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience andadditional related experience may substitute for required educationbeyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extentpermitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related undergraduate or work experience in human subjectsresearch.

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 specificdivision or department needs.

Classified Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Clinical Research Coordinator -Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (Behavioral PharmacologyResearch 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

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to apre-employment background check.

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