Research Program Coordinator (Emergency Medicine)

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is seeking a Research Program Coordinator in the Emergency Medicine department to manage day-to-day clinical research and TBI study activities. You will recruit and enroll participants, support ED-based programs, and maintain data integrity across complex trials.

The role involves coordinating protocol implementation, handling IRB submissions, and serving as a liaison among study staff, participants, and community partners.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Additional education may substitute for required experience; related education substituted per policy.
Spanish/English bilingual proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
Assist in start-up meetings and protocol-related activities.
Explain study background to participants and obtain informed consent.
Develop recruitment strategies and implement diverse recruitment methods.
Assist with data collection, entry, and coordinating study meetings.
Serve as liaison between participants, staff, and investigators.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Clinical Trial Mgmt

Data Entry

Data Collection

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Oral & Written Comm

Organizational Skills

Project Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Research Program Coordinator to work under the direct supervision of the Sr. Clinical Research Program Manager. The Research Program Coordinator, as part of multi-center Traumatic Brain Injury research study, will assist with the day-to-day logistical and operational activities of clinical research and implementation efforts focused on TBI.

The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, screening, and enrolling study participants; supporting the implementation and evaluation of ED-based public health programs; organizing, entering, maintaining, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all clinical research and programmatic data for complex and detailed clinical trials and public health initiatives.

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. 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.

In addition to the duties above

Collect patient specimens (e.g., blood draws, or blood spot collection) and other patient data from a variety of sources.
Discusses traumatic injuries with participants who have experienced loss of consciousness, altered mental status, and some who have dementia 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.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

Attention to Detail - Awareness
Clinical Trial Management System - Awareness
Data Entry - Awareness
Data Collection and Reporting - Awareness
Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
Organizational Skills - Awareness
Project Coordination - Awareness
Regulatory Compliance - Awareness

Position Schedule

40 hours a week.
Must be available to work 8-hour shifts at a time, between the hours of 8:00 am and midnight, seven (7) days of the week
Must be flexible and available to work some evenings and weekends

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