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The Department of Pediatric Infectious Disease is seeking a Research Program Coordinator to coordinate the administrative and scientific implementation of a number of research studies. Under supervision of the Research Manager and Principal Investigator, the successful candidate will assist the research team with the conduct of long-term AHRQ-funded or other investigator-initiated research protocols examining the transmission and progression of hospital-associated infections, diagnostic and antibiotic stewardship, and infection prevention.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of study protocols in collaboration with the Research Program Manager, PI, and co-investigators.
• 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.
• Conduct data collection (e.g. abstraction of clinical data from electronic medical records) and maintenance for research study, using RedCap, MS Excel, or similar programs.
• Laboratory duties include basic lab skills: processing, storing, labeling, and identifying study samples.
• Follow federal, state, and institutional laws and guidelines to access and maintain confidential paper and electronic records related to the research trial.
• Prepare and submit annual renewal requests, amendments and adverse event reports with clinical input according to IRB and Sponsor requirements, with assistance.
• Recruit volunteers and obtain informed consent, if applicable to research protocol.

• Monitor subject accrual and follow up visits.
  
• Meet regularly with research team to review data accuracy and overall study progress.
• Asist in website and social media content development and maintenance when the opportunity arises.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook) to maintain databases, spreadsheets, and word processing is required.
  
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail are highly desired, as is the ability to work independently.
  
• Demonstrate an ability to work well with other professionals with minimal supervision, and comfort being part of a diverse professional team.
  
• Ability to flex schedule at the Research Manager's request to work some evenings or weekends as required by study needs, however most work will be accomplished during normal work hours.

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

• Experience in clinical or medical research setting.
• Prior experience with the Johns Hopkins or equivalent IRB.
• Familiarity with Qualtrics and/or REDcap.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: Min $17.00 - Max $30.00 HRLY ($45,760 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8-4:30 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Ped Infectious Disease  
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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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. 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. 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 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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