Otolaryngology Clinical Research Coordinator: Lead Study Ops

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Department of Otolaryngology. The coordinator will administer the logistics of a clinical research study, ensuring protocol adherence and supporting regulatory matters.

Responsibilities include coordinating study activities, assisting with IRB submissions, developing recruitment strategies, and maintaining data systems, while ensuring participant safety and regulatory compliance at the School of Medicine Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience/education per 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 to potential and current participants.
• Contribute to the development of a recruitment strategy for participants for the assigned study.
• Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as appropriate, for example print and web‑based advertisements, contact referring physicians, and participate in community events.
• Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained from 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, making 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Department of Otolaryngology. The coordinator will administer the logistics of a clinical research study, ensuring protocol adherence and supporting regulatory matters.

Responsibilities include coordinating study activities, assisting with IRB submissions, developing recruitment strategies, and maintaining data systems, while ensuring participant safety and regulatory compliance at the School of Medicine Campus.