We are seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will be involved in the conduct of clinical research studies in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Work on clinical studies requires a high level of knowledge and coordination and involves patient interaction and data management.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with data quality assurance and quality control goals of clinical studies and follow all written and unwritten study practices, procedures and protocols.

• Maintain detailed working knowledge of assigned protocols; design and compile materials which aid investigators and other research staff in complying with protocol requirements.

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data collection entry, management and analyses.

• Perform data entry, management and calculations, and analyses using Excel spreadsheets and Access databases for various studies.

• Abstract patient clinical and demographic data from a variety of sources (including paper and electronic medical records from multiple study sites and multiple electronic platforms) and enter into a CRF, tracking spreadsheet or database.

• Conduct standardized assessments of patients via in-patient, clinic or home visits.

• Administer standardized surveys to research subjects or their proxies via phone, or via in- patient, clinic or home visits.

• Orient and train new staff and students on study procedures.

• Work with study team members to prioritize workflow for optimizing efficiency and productivity.

• Anticipate and respond to staff and research subjects’ needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions.

• Perform basic analysis of research data.

• Performs literature searches and organize data for research, presentations, and publications.

• Interact regularly with study team members regarding data management and status and progress of ongoing studies.

• Actively communicate and update supervising study coordinators and/or investigators on patient enrollment and data collection status via verbal and written communication

• Utilize good clinical research practices.

• Assist in preparation of data and reports for IRB, funding agencies, and other research sponsors.

• Write summary reports for specific studies.

• Schedule patients’ appointments and follow-up visits/phone calls at the appropriate time to assure completion of protocol requirements.

• Prepare and submit annual renewal requests and amendments according to institutional guidelines.

• Call patients with reminders of their appointments.

• Maintain logs of patient screening, surveys and visits.

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and IRB regulations and guidelines.

• Attend regular research group meetings (weekly or monthly)

• Communicate with study sponsors, coordinators and collaborators.

• Escort patients through hospital during their research visit; set up and take down equipment for patient testing.

• Organize, create and maintain clinical research charts and maintains filing system for electronic and paper-based research records.

• Coordinate the collection and documentation of patient information for research purposes.

• Establish calendar of various tasks and coordinates logistics for successful completion of the studies.

• Verify patient eligibility for studies. Identifies study participants and is involved in their recruitment process on various clinical trials.

• Explain protocol procedures and obtain informed consent.

• Document adverse events and protocol deviations.

• Prepare weekly report of work hours and activities for review by supervisor.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• All IRB-required courses must be completed, and appropriate exams passed with necessary certification within 2 weeks of start date.

• Excellent verbal communication skills and good written communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent organizational and time management skills required.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, detail oriented, self-motivated, strong interpersonal skills,

• Ability to use personal computer, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting in a seated position for extended periods of time.

• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.

• Assisting patients during evaluations within crowded clinical environment.

• 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.

• Communication skills using the spoken word.

• Ability to move about.

• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Database and spreadsheet knowledge.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB

Starting Salary Range: Min $17.00 - max $23.00 HRLY ($34,840 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus

Department name: 10002817-SOM DOM Pulmonary

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.