Research Program Coordinator (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 23,694 - 41,741; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Clinical Program Coordinator to oversee day-to-day activities of a research project, including recruitment, screening, and data collection, under the PI and RPM supervision.

The role emphasizes coordinating study start-up, consent, scheduling, regulatory submissions, and liaison with participants while ensuring protocol adherence and efficient operations. The position is hybrid with Johns Hopkins Bayview and offers a competitive starting salary.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol.
• Explain the study background and rationale to participants.
• Assist in scheduling participants and providing instructions for tests.
• Coordinate study meetings and provide updates on protocol status.
• Assist with IRB submissions and regulatory communications.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.

Skills

Budget Management

Clinical Research Recruitment

Clinical Study Design

Data Management

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

IRB Submissions

Data Entry / Data Collection

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's Degree in a related field (preferred)

Tools

Clinical Trial Management System

Job description

The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research is seeking a Clinical Program Coordinator who will oversee day to day activities of research projects including recruitment, screening, and data collection under the direction of the Principal Investigator, PI and supervision of the Research Program Manager, RPM. 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 the 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 meeting.
• 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 strategy 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, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related undergraduate or work experience in human subjects research.
• Master's Degree in a related field.

Technical Skills And Expected Level Of Proficiency

• Budget Management: Developing
• Clinical Research Participant Recruitment: Developing
• Clinical Study Design: Developing
• Clinical Trial Management System: Developing
• Data Management and Analysis: Developing
• Data Collection and Reporting: Developing
• Good Clinical Practices: Developing
• Interpersonal Skills: Developing
• Project Management: Developing
• Regulatory Compliance: Developing
• Report Writing: Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($47,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 9-5:30

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview

Department name: PSYCHIATRY CPCR

Personnel area: School of Medicine