Research Project Coordinator

The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing is seeking a part-time, 20 hours per week, contractual (Contingent I) Research Project Coordinator for the Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health Coordinate and communicate directly with the principal investigator, study participants, and sponsors to manage the operation and evaluation activities of the research study. Responsible for ensuring optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Use evaluation techniques, originality, and ingenuity to resolve non routine issues.
• Oversee screening and recruitment efforts including informed consent processes at the recruitment sites in 4 Assisted Living properties in the Baltimore metro area.
• Coordinate the collection and management of study data and perform data quality checks.
• Develop and implement new processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency of data collection and evaluation.
• Track, report, and audit study data and regulatory study documentation.
• Develop and produce reports of study data for project staff and stakeholders.
• Develop reports summarizing study deviations from protocol and communications with IRB.
• Contribute meaningful information to enhance publications or grant applications.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies.
• Assist in budget expenditure adherence, and maintenance of inventory on equipment and supplies.
• May supervise those who perform data entry.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This is a mostly remote position, but the candidate must be able to visit the Assisted Living sites periodically which may not be on a bus line, so access to transportation is necessary.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in nursing, emergency services, chemistry, biology, public health, psychology or another scientific discipline appropriate to position required.

EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience in clinical research or research or project coordination preferred.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Hiring Range: starting $44,948

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.