Sr. Research Program Coodinator

Job Req ID: 114556

Sr. Research Program Coodinator

The Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine is seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator (Sr. RPC) to work under the supervision of the Research Program Manager and Principal Investigator with a primary focus on implementing clinical studies of influenza and COVID vaccination among older adults. The Sr. RPC will coordinate programmatic and operational activities to ensure successful completion of research studies. This Sr. RPC will work directly with older human subjects, physician investigators and research team members. The Sr. RPC will develop research instruments (questionnaires, surveys, and data forms) necessary for study execution. Will be responsible for implementation of research protocols, obtaining informed consent, collecting biological samples, collecting and recording data, monitoring clinical course of patients enrolled in clinical studies/trials, and ensuring that research protocols are executed appropriately. The Sr. RPC will provide administrative and reporting support to the research team, including timely submission of regulatory requirements (e.g., Institutional Review Board (IRB), NIH Human Subjects System (HSS) for funded awards), development of content for grant applications; and facilitating access to resources across Johns Hopkins University for awarded research projects. The Sr. RPC will ensure adherence to the approved study design and meet study specific timelines.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and/or Research Program Manager in defining information and plans required to accomplish goals of studies.

• Maintain good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements,

• Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.

• Meet regularly with Principal Investigators, Research Program Manager, and other research staff members to review data accuracy and overall study progress.

• Work closely with data manager to assist in quality control procedures. Correct errors in database when necessary.

• Assist with regulatory work across studies, including IRB submissions, Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB), ClinicalTrials.gov, NIH HSS, and other required submissions and reporting.

• Design and create protocol-specific report forms as needed; assist less experienced staff in design and creation of such forms.

• Enter patient demographic and clinical data into institutional database systems and respond in a timely manner to special projects or queries related to the data.

• Organize recruitment venues in outpatient clinics and senior centers, and recruit and enroll eligible participants into designated clinical study protocols.

• Coordinate study visits and perform home visits as necessary.

• Process biological samples in the lab, including isolation of the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).

• Perform phlebotomy and take vital signs as part of protocol when needed.

• Assist with preparation for monitoring and audits of studies.

• Write responses to audit reports with input from the Principal Investigator and Research Program Manager.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Coordinate the administration of study procedures for clinical and home visits.

• Responsible for participant recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, data forms, and mailings; phone interviewer schedules, explaining study procedures to prospective participants and speaking with participants from previous studies, contacting potential subjects either by letter or phone; conducting baseline and follow-up interviews and questionnaires.

• Use electronic data capturing system (e.g., REDCap) for proper entry of collected data and data management

• Perform clinical duties include specimen collection, labeling and delivery to laboratory.

• Submit communications regarding multiple research studies to Hopkins IRB

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Efficiency, organization, and time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.

• Excellent time management skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

• Three years related experience.

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

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and Access required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Redcap.

• Phlebotomy skills.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB

Starting Salary Range: $40,900 - $71,600 Annually ($52,000 taergeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5p

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview

Department name: SOM DOM Bay Geriatric Medicine

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

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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.

Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week