Infectious Disease Clinical Research Coordinator

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to support infectious disease trials and public health programs focused on HIV, viral hepatitis, and STIs. You will recruit, screen, enroll participants, manage data, and help ensure regulatory compliance under supervision of the Research Program Manager.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, willingness to work non-standard hours, and the ability to coordinate with study teams, IRB, and

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.

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.
• Collect patient specimens (e.g., blood draws, urine, or saliva)and other patient data from a variety of sources.
• Discusses sensitive sexual health and HIV/STI‑related topics with participants in a confidential, respectful, and trauma-informed manner
• Serves as a liaison between clinical staff, investigators, laboratory teams, and community partners to ensure smooth study and program 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

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to support infectious disease trials and public health programs focused on HIV, viral hepatitis, and STIs. You will recruit, screen, enroll participants, manage data, and help ensure regulatory compliance under supervision of the Research Program Manager.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, willingness to work non-standard hours, and the ability to coordinate with study teams, IRB, and