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Johns Hopkins University Research Program Coordinator in Baltimore, Maryland
We are seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will perform duties to support research conducted in, but not limited to, the Precision Medicine Center of Excellence-Alzheimer’s disease (PMCoE-AD).
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Research Duties
Verify participant eligibility for studies by comparing patient history with protocol requirements.
Recruit participants from the Johns Hopkins Memory and Alzheimer’s Treatment Center and the JH entities and complete informed consent process.
Coordinate participant research visits.
Complete Venipuncture Biomarker Extraction, training provided if needed.
Administer and score neuropsychological testing.
Collect, maintain and manage data and carry out the related work necessary to complete study goals.
Perform data entry ensuring complete and accurate database entry.
Perform record reviews, using the EPIC system, and upload relevant information to online study databases (CRMS/OnCore, REDCap, Openspecimen, iLabs).
Ensure adherence to study protocols (IRB compliance) and study quality and maintain patient confidentiality.
Travel to other JHH/JHU campuses to deliver specimens or accompany participants to other study procedures (fMRI imaging facilities).
Create forms for study use (i.e., recruitment flyers, data collection sheets, consent forms, etc.).
Edit and complete IRB submissions, including new projects, continuing review, change in research, termination reports, and further study actions.
Create and maintain databases, and maintain records for various research projects.
Perform simple statistics in Microsoft Excel. Extrapolate data and display in a recognizable format to present to study team members and the PI.
Create figures and diagrams for manuscripts and posters.
Develop and edit manuscripts and posters.
Prepare reports and applications to funding agencies and internal sources including IRB.
Gain familiarity with library research procedures, completing literature searches culminating in the development of and maintenance of a reference library.
Conduct reviews of the scientific literature and maintain bibliography.
Meet with Principal Investigator to review study progress.
Administrative Duties
Coordinate conference calls and book meetings for various research projects.
Operate audio/video equipment and coordinate with catering companies for meetings.
Complete invoice and reimbursement payments.
Plan, support, and communicate meetings of investigators.
Participate in ongoing literature reviews and secondary data analyses leading to authorship on publications.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to make independent decisions and work for periods without direction.
Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and concurrent deadlines.
Very strong organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees as well as outside contacts.
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications
Receive training in neuropsychological assessment.
Receive training in venipuncture extraction.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
Some related experience.
Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($48,880 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8am - 5pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Psy Bay BV Geriatric and Neuropsychi
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.