Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration)

Inside Higher Ed; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,694 - 41,741; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publisher is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to coordinate research activities, ensuring adherence to protocols for various studies. Responsibilities include coordinating logistical implementation, managing data collection, and providing administrative support to the research team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and related research experience. This full-time role is in Baltimore, MD, with a salary range of $17.20 - $30.30 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Related undergraduate or work experience in research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.
• Work with Principal Investigator to develop operational plans.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Clinical Trial Management System

Data Entry

Interpersonal Skills

Literature Reviews

Oral and Written Communications

Organizational Skills

Project Coordination

Research and Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

We are seeking a Research Project Coordinator who will administratively coordinate research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.
• Work with Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
• Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
• Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
• Oversee record management for research study.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• 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 beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related undergraduate or work experience in research.

Technical Skills & Expected Level Of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills – Awareness
• Clinical Trial Management System – Awareness
• Data Entry – Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills – Awareness
• Literature Reviews – Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications – Awareness
• Organizational Skills – Awareness
• Project Coordination – Awareness
• Research and Analytical Skills – Awareness

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

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration)

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

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($60,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD

Department name: Research Administration

Personnel area: School of Nursing