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Research Program Coordinator
The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research is seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will oversee day-to-day activities of research project(s) including recruitment, screening, and data collection under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and supervision of the Research Program Manager (RPM). Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The Clinical Research Coordinator administratively coordinates clinical protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for research-related regulatory issues.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
- Participate in clinical study start-up meeting.
- Assist research nurses, study coordinators, principal investigators, and other study personnel in executing protocol-related activities.
- Explain the study background and rationale for the research to potential and current participants.
- Contribute to the development of recruitment strategy for participants for assigned study.
- Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as appropriate, e.g., print and web-based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.
- Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate participants.
- Schedule participants for required activities and provide any special instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams.
- Serve as liaison to study participants.
- Assist with setup of the data collection system and enter and organize data.
- Assist in coordinating study meetings.
- Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
- Assist with the preparation of submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
- Liaison with IRB on administrative matters and facilitate communications with the PI.
- Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
- Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned clinical protocol, clinical equipment, and clinical computer systems.
- Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Oversee research studies to include experimental research sessions. These sessions may include administering EEG and blood draws.
- Contribute to CPCR initiatives outside of study related tasks. Such responsibilities may include mentoring of new staff, assisting with events, leading new program initiatives, and performing document and data checks.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
- Budget Management - Developing
- Clinical Research Participant Recruitment - Developing
- Clinical Study Design - Developing
- Clinical Trial Management System - Developing
- Data Management and Analysis - Developing
- Data Collection and Reporting - Developing
- Good Clinical Practices - Developing
- Interpersonal Skills - Developing
- Project Management - Developing
- Regulatory Compliance - Developing
- Report Writing - Developing
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
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 human subjects research.
- Master's Degree in a related field.
Classified Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Coordinator (Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($47,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: PSYCHIATRY CPCR
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.
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the 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.
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.
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