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The Research Program Coordinator will be responsible for the oversight of day-to-day research project activities, including but not limited to recruitment, screening, team coordination, and data collection. Coordinate study protocol implementation and handle administrative aspects of research-related matters.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation of study materials for project implementation.
• Write and submit applications, amendments, annual renewals, etc. to the IRB and other regulatory agencies as needed.
• Write study protocols and procedures with study team.
• Maintain knowledge of study protocols to ensure that all study activities are completed correctly.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory aspects of protocols, implement protocol changes or new protocols, and ensure the study team is advised and appropriately trained.
• Review consent procedures and study protocol with research subjects and study partners.
• Develop and re-evaluate recruitment strategies with team, oversee recruitment, and ensure that recruitment goals are met.
• Ensure the privacy and safety of study participants and adhere to guidelines regarding honest reporting of sensitive and confidential study participant information.
• Design forms and questionnaires to record participant data, document interaction with participants, and maintain other study documentation.
• Ensure that the appropriate study documentation is occurring.
• Understand the importance and impact of data in terms of study participant, study results, costs, quality of service, and scientific research.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor study database.
• Ensure integrity and timeliness of data collection.
• Oversee record management and data collection.
• Coordinate the training of Research Program Assistants and other staff in data management and the use of data collection instruments.
• Abstract and interpret data, run queries, create tables, and prepare study reports, publications, and presentations for staff and funding agency.
• Organize study team meetings, present study progress/challenge reports, and make recommendations regarding operational issues.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Function as liaison between PI, study team, and other internal and external collaborators.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Self-directed, motivate, and flexible in adapting to new procedures.
• Ability to exhibit good judgment, tact and sensitivity when interacting with others.
• Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Ability to work comfortably in the community as well as in an academic research setting.
• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail required.

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Self-directed, motivate, and flexible in adapting to new procedures.
• Ability to exhibit good judgment, tact and sensitivity when interacting with others.
• Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Ability to work comfortably in the community as well as in an academic research setting.

• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple projects.
  

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  

• Excellent attention to detail required.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Working Title: Research Program Coordinator   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $16.75-$23.00-$29.30 (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: 10003206-SOM Uro Urology Research 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. 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/

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 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.

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.

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending on 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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