Research Project Coordinator - SOM Orthopedics

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a Research Project Coordinator in the School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics. The role coordinates day-to-day operations of research studies, manages data, and ensures compliance with protocols and regulations.

The position serves as a point of contact for study participants and staff, overseeing data collection, budget considerations, and regulatory documentation to support impactful research outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline required.
• Prior experience in research preferred.
• Ability to apply specialized knowledge and analytical thinking to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of research studies with PI, participants, and sponsors.
• Recruit and screen volunteers; obtain consent and enrollment.
• Lead data collection, manage databases, perform data quality checks, and generate reports.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Independent judgment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., nursing, emergency services, chemistry, biology, public health, psychology)

Job description

Job Description

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking aResearch Project Coordinator to join the School of Medicine,Department of Orthopedics.

The selected individual will beresponsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of researchstudies in the department. The position coordinates datamaintenance, grant expenditure adherence, project evaluation,meeting scheduling, and research subject interfacing.

Serves as apoint of contact for study participants, research personnel andsupport staff. Adheres to good clinical practices, study protocols,and applicable regulations.

The Research Project Coordinatorconducts complex work and contributes to measurable teamobjectives. Uses discretion to provide solutions to issues.

Performs work that is varied and that does not follow prescribedprocedures or processes and is responsible for effective operationsand use of resources, rather than clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinates and communicates directly with thePrinciple Investigator, study participants, and sponsors to manage the operation and evaluation activities of the research studies. Responsible for ensuring optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications. Usesevaluation techniques, originality, and ingenuity to resolve nonroutine issues.
• Recruits and screens volunteers to participate in researchstudies. Develops recruitment streams and advises participants ofstudy objective, requirements, risks, benefits and obtains theirconsent and enrollment.
• Lead the collection and management of study data by developingdata collection instruments, establishing and maintainingdatabases, and performing data quality checks. Develops andimplements new processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency ofdata collection and evaluation. Track, report, and audit study dataand regulatory study documentation. May supervise those who performdata entry and perform non-routine data analysis.
• Develop and produce reports of study data for project staff andstakeholders. Analyzes data and draws conclusions in order to makerecommendations. Develop reports summarizing study deviations fromprotocol and communications with IRB. Contributes meaningfulinformation to enhance publications or grant applications.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with protocols and allrelevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutionalpolicies. Assists in budget development, expenditure adherence, andmaintenance of inventory on equipment and supplies.
• Obtains, processes, and transports specimens to appropriatelaboratory according to established aseptic technique. Performsvenipunctures and finger sticks to obtain blood specimens.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in nursing, emergency services, chemistry,biology, public health, psychology or another scientific disciplineappropriate to position required.*

Prior experience in research preferred.

*Additional related experience and formal education in which onehas gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for fullperformance of the work of the job may be substituted for theeducation or experience requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized andtheoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professionaldiscipline normally acquired through advanced education orspecialized training. Resolves issues and significant matters onbehalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion,creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development andevaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensurelegal and policy compliance. May supervise, mentor, or coordinatework of others (positions that supervise are responsible forservice delivery, quality assurance, and employee performance). Mayindependently manage or administer programs, processes, projects,or resources. Applies entry level knowledge, concepts, principles,and skills. Decision making occurs within defined parameters.Supervisor defines assignments, expectations, and deadlines.Supervisor may review work for quality. Demonstrates initiative anddiscretion to resolve routine and non-routine matters. Knowledge ofposition requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements,regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicabletechnology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbaland written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to workcooperatively with others and independently. Ability todemonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Valuesof Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity andJustice, and Innovation and Discovery.

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s publichealth, law, and human services university. Six professionalschools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer themajority of health care, human services, and law professionaldegrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education,research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’svoice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill inthe communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a publicuniversity and constituent institution of the University System ofMaryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physicallywithin the State of Maryland.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or nationalorigin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for adisability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), duringany part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. Youmay also contact [e-mail]. Please note that onlyinquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodationwill be responded to from this email address.

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UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Team

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was charteredin 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. Itcontinues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedicalresearch enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providingexcellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research,quality patient care and service to improve the health of thecitizens of Maryland and beyond.