Research Program Coordinator

The Department of Otolaryngology seeks a Research Program Coordinator to coordinate the administrative and scientific implementation of research studies (both collaborative and independent). Will work closely with the principal investigator though most of the work will be independent and self-directed. Will coordinate all activities of a research study to assure validity of findings. Assist with protocol submission to the IRB. Ensure adherence to protocols and perform data entry. He/she will have the opportunity to interact directly with patients through all phases of research studies, including recruitment, screening, enrollment, testing, and follow-up care.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

This individual will be responsible for helping to facilitate the implementation of clinical trials including direct communication with principal investigator, trial sponsor and university officials involved in this process.

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of multiple research studies and will oversee record management for research study, set up database using Redcap, Excel and Access or similar systems. 
• May oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
•  Serve as a resource for clinicians involved in study in regard to protocol requirements.  Abstract medical data from charts requiring interpretation. 
• May assist in coordinating study meetings.  May participate in the study meetings and provide update on protocol implementation status and make recommendations of operational issues.
• Ensure that all personnel performing study activities execute procedures according to study protocol and may prepare for participant visits by scheduling appointments and preparing study charts.
• Manuscript authorship and other research opportunities may be available.

This job requires the individual to be self-motivated and to work and solve problems. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors’ degree in related discipline and some related experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

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.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Medical terminology and basic computer skills are required. Experience using PC and office suite software is required. Data analysis and biostatistics based skills encouraged but not required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk or sit for an extended period of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Ability to move about workspace.

Working Conditions: Possible exposure to communicable diseases.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator   ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD 
Starting Salary Range: $16.26 - $22.35/Hour; Commensurate with experience
Employee Group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt  
Location: School of Medicine, East Baltimore Campus 
Department Name: ​​​​​​​Otolaryngology Research 
Personnel Area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work.  Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

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.

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