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We are seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator with knowledge and expertise in infectious disease to coordinate MSSA (Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus) surveillance activities at Maryland health care facilities, as part of the Maryland Emerging Infections (MD EIP)/Active Bacterial Core Surveillance Program (ABC's) and Healthcare Associated Infections Community Interface (HAIC). This position is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and administrative oversight of Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) research projects. Work with senior staff in the compilation of information related to research projects, and office management.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Function as the primary contact for all MD ABC's MSSA activities including MSSA cases, pathogen, and source identification and classification. Serve as an onsite resource for information and consultation for other ABC's activities.
• Review information submitted by hospitals and laboratories to identify cases, confirmation of case residency and pathogen source information.
• Conduct reviews of patient charts at reporting facilities and completing case report forms and enter and maintain case information in an Access database.
• Provide oversight and direction to other project staff in completing MSSA surveillance activities to ensure timely completion and reporting of data.
• In addition to MSSA surveillance, the MD ABC's conducts statewide surveillance of other emerging infectious diseases in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The coordinator will interact with project officials at CDC, respond to information requests from CDC, and prepare study reports.
• Periodically conduct other surveillance program activities and/or special projects as needed.
• Participate in the planning, initiation of, and leadership of other staff in conduct of surveillance activities, and routinely interact with CDC and other program leadership to ensure that program goals are achieved.
• Work closely with study PI and senior staff to prepare grant proposals and resubmissions by gathering supporting documentation, and ensuring timelines are met and documentation is formatted as required.
• Assist the PI and Program Manager with the preparation and submission of protocols to the IRBs of the JHSPH and the Maryland Department of Health.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation for statewide travel and be willing to travel to healthcare facilities throughout Maryland.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

• 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.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator 

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $46,560 - $64,100/Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Global Disease Epidemiology and Control 
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

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.

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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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