Research Program Coordinator (Department of Neurosurgery)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a Clinical Research Coordinator who will administratively coordinate clinical protocol implementation, typically for a single study, ensuring efficient logistical execution and regulatory support for research activities within the Neurosurgery division.

Responsibilities include coordinating study activities, starting meetings, assisting nurses and investigators, recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, scheduling visits, data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Additional education or experience may substitute for required education as permitted.

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 techniques for recruitment, e.g., advertisements, referrals, community events.
• Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate participants.
• Schedule participants for required activities and provide instructions prior to tests/exams.
• Serve as liaison to study participants.
• Assist with data collection systems and data organization.
• Coordinate study meetings and provide protocol implementation updates.
• Assist with IRB submissions and liaise with IRB on administrative matters.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Maintain operating knowledge of clinical protocol, equipment, and systems.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

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 Clinical Research Coordinator who will administratively coordinate 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 permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• 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

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Coordinator (Department of Neurosurgery)

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

Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($47,840 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30-5

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campu

Department name: 60002728-NUS Pain Institute

Personnel area: School of Medicine