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We are seeking a Senior Research Program Coordinator  who is responsible for coordinating clinical research activities for the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center. They will oversee all facets of research activities, including patient recruitment and scheduling, data collection and management, specimen collection, handling and processing, compliance with IRB regulations and communicating with team members on the status of projects. The Sr. Research Program Coordinator will act as primary liaison between principal investigator, School of Medicine, Research Administration, Clinical Research Units, funding agencies and other study related organizations.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Clinical Research Activities

• Assist principal investigators with multiple clinical research projects. Work on clinical studies requiring a high level of knowledge, coordination and data abstraction
• Assist clinicians with patient screening, consenting and verification of patient eligibility for studies
• Conduct research testing with patients, including but not limited to muscular strength and sensory testing, ataxia evaluations
• Conduct intervention trials and international studies in compliance with International Council of Harmonization (ICH) regulations
• Explain protocol procedures to patients and obtain informed consent
• Schedule patients' appointments and follow up visits/phone calls at the appropriate time to assure completion of protocol requirements, which may require coordination of multiple appointments and centers
• Be responsible for organization and completeness of clinical research data, including data entry, maintenance of records and accuracy of the data
• Design and compile materials and standard operating procedures which aid physicians and other staff in complying with protocol requirements
• Establish study calendar of various clinical protocols and coordinate the logistics needed for successful completion of the studies
• Collection, processing and shipping of biospecimen as requested by research protocols according to DOT/IATA regulations
• Collect patient source documents and case report forms for analyzing patient data
• Act as primary contact for study participants, which may include scheduling, confirming appointments, and escorting/directing to various locations on campus
• Perform structured tests within the myositis clinic, including various assessment tools and questionnaires
• Coordinate the collection and documentation of patient information for research purposes
• Organize and create clinical research charts to be reviewed by regulatory agencies
• Maintain a research database of patients enrolled in clinical trials
• Participate in and or organize community events to increase public awareness

Regulatory Compliance

• Responsible for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission, verification and maintenance of protocol specific information. Prepare and submit annual renewal requests, amendments and safety reports according to IRB requirements
• Maintain regulatory binders per protocols
• Document adverse events and protocol deviations
• Complete and maintain required certifications / training, e.g. CITI or DOT/IATA certification   

Data Management

• Responsible for maintaining and promptly updating online Clinical Research Management System
• Assist with preparation of data for reports and presentations
• Design and implement procedural adjustments to increase accuracy and efficiency of data collection and entry process
• Perform quality checks on data entry
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data collection. Interact regularly and helps facilitate the completion of work with members of the research team regarding data management and the status and progress of ongoing studies

Scholarly Activities

• Assist with writing manuscripts and abstracts for publication
• Assist with development of grants, progress reports and study protocols

Research Program Oversight

• Meet regularly with Principal Investigators to review and discuss research data and overall study progress
• Work with the Center Directors and/or study sponsors on problem recognition/resolution, data accuracy and regulatory documentations as required by study sponsors
• Prepare for and participates in monitoring visits and audits
• Conduct periodic audits under the direction of the Program Coordinator and/or PI

Financial Management

• Keep records of expenditures and work with budget analysts to ensure accurate and prompt reporting of study financials
• Create clinical research budgets, oversee account activities, prepare invoices

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline
• 3 years related experience in clinical research
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula

*JHU Equivalency Formula: 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. 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 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. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in phlebotomy preferred

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Microsoft Word, Excel

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience  
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview  
Department name: SOM Neuro Neuromuscular  
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 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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