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The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator to oversee clinical trials related to Alzheimer's disease. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, budget management, and ensuring compliance with study protocols. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
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The Department of Neurology is seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator (Sr. RPC)who will work with a team of investigators in the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (JHADRC), including Dr. Marilyn Albert, Director of the JHADRC, Dr. Constantine Lyketsos, Leader of the JHADRC Clinical Core, Dr. Arnold Bakker, Leader of the JHADRC Biomarker Core, and Drs. Paul Rosenberg and Milap Nowrangi, faculty involved with the AD Clinical Trials program. This research program involves participants with and without memory impairments, and brain images and biospecimens based on research in human subjects.
The Sr. RPC will be responsible for implementing the day-to-day activities of the Johns Hopkins arm of a clinical trial sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC). The Sr. RPC will work with other JHADRC faculty and staff to coordinate the activities of several clinical trials sponsored by the ACTC, with a focus on a trial known as START. The primary goal will be to oversee the recruitment and follow-up of approximately ten individuals (ages 50-85 yrs.) who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild Alzheimer’s dementia. At baseline, participants are evaluated with a clinical and cognitive assessment, a blood draw, MRI scan and PET scan and then followed for 18 months, with intervening visits at 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 months.
Participants will be evaluated in-person at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center at enrollment and at follow-up. The Sr. RPC will be responsible for assuring that these evaluations follow the Standard Operating Procedures established by the ACTC coordinating center. The Sr. RPC will have budgetary responsibilities as described below.
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The Department of Neurology is seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator (Sr. RPC)who will work with a team of investigators in the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (JHADRC), including Dr. Marilyn Albert, Director of the JHADRC, Dr. Constantine Lyketsos, Leader of the JHADRC Clinical Core, Dr. Arnold Bakker, Leader of the JHADRC Biomarker Core, and Drs. Paul Rosenberg and Milap Nowrangi, faculty involved with the AD Clinical Trials program. This research program involves participants with and without memory impairments, and brain images and biospecimens based on research in human subjects.
The Sr. RPC will be responsible for implementing the day-to-day activities of the Johns Hopkins arm of a clinical trial sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC). The Sr. RPC will work with other JHADRC faculty and staff to coordinate the activities of several clinical trials sponsored by the ACTC, with a focus on a trial known as START. The primary goal will be to oversee the recruitment and follow-up of approximately ten individuals (ages 50-85 yrs.) who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild Alzheimer’s dementia. At baseline, participants are evaluated with a clinical and cognitive assessment, a blood draw, MRI scan and PET scan and then followed for 18 months, with intervening visits at 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 months.
Participants will be evaluated in-person at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center at enrollment and at follow-up. The Sr. RPC will be responsible for assuring that these evaluations follow the Standard Operating Procedures established by the ACTC coordinating center. The Sr. RPC will have budgetary responsibilities as described below.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Additional
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location:Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Neuro Cognitive Neurology
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ .
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.