Clinical Research Coordinator (Pulmonary) - #Staff

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to administratively coordinate protocol implementation and provide regulatory support. The role focuses on efficient study logistics, enrollment, consent, and coordination with investigators and study staff.

The coordinator will handle data entry, IRB submissions, and budget oversight, while supporting recruitment activities and ensuring compliance with research regulations.

Qualifications

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

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 researchers and staff in executing protocol-related activities.
• Explain the study background and rationale to participants.
• Coordinate recruitment strategies and conduct participant recruitment activities.
• Independently obtain informed consent where appropriate.
• Schedule participants for tests and provide instructions for upcoming activities.
• Serve as liaison to study participants and assist with data collection and meetings.
• Prepare IRB submissions and liaise with the IRB on administrative matters.
• Oversee study budget expenditures and maintain equipment and systems knowledge.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator who 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.

Classified Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

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

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($42,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.