Clinical Research Coordinator (Urology)

The Johns Hopkins University

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 23,694 - 41,741

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Urology department at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC. The role focuses on coordinating clinical trial activities, ensuring protocol adherence, and providing administrative support for regulatory issues.

You will support recruitment, consent, and data management, while liaising with study personnel and IRB as needed. This onsite position offers a stable schedule in a hospital research setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol.
Assist with IRB submissions and regulatory communications.
Recruit participants and obtain informed consent.
Schedule participants and provide instructions for tests/exams.
Maintain study logs and data entry across systems.
Coordinate biospecimen workflow and regulatory documents.

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

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in the department of Urology at Sibley Memorial Hospital. 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. The coordinator will ensure efficient logistical implementation of 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)
Liaise 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.

Additional Duties

Coordinate the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of biospecimens (e.g., blood, urine, tissue) in accordance with study protocols.
Maintain accurate specimen tracking and inventory using biorepository databases and laboratory information systems.
Ensure compliance with IRB requirements, HIPAA regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Process biospecimens (centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, freezing) following standardized SOPs.
Monitor specimen quality and integrity, including temperature control, chain of custody, and storage conditions.
Collaborate with investigators, lab personnel, and external partners to fulfill specimen requests and support research initiatives.
Prepare and maintain regulatory documents, including protocols, consent forms, and study logs.
Coordinate sample shipments, including packaging and documentation in compliance with IATA and biosafety regulations.

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