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Johns Hopkins University Research Program Coordinator in Columbia, Maryland
The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Research Program Coordinator (RPC) to work under the direct supervision of the Research Program Manager. As part of a multicenter research study, The RPC will assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks of a research study. Responsible for the organization, entry, and maintenance and accuracy of all clinical research data for a complex and detailed clinical trial.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.
With assistance, prepares and submits annual renewal requests, amendments, and adverse event reports with clinical input according to IRB and Sponsor requirements.
Verifies patient eligibility by comparing patient history with protocol requirements.
Collects respiratory and blood samples from ED patients.
Collects, enters, and compiles clinical data from a variety of sources.
Meets regularly with research team to review data accuracy and overall study progress.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must be comfortable collecting saliva, urine, or blood samples from patients.
Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, mathematical and statistical tools, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Independent and self-motivated.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.
Work Schedule/Hours
40 hours a week.
Must be available to work 8-hour shifts at a time, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, seven (7) days of the week.
Must be flexible and available to work some evenings and every other weekend.
*This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. The RPA will perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of related experience in clinical trials/medical research.
Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($48,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: JH at Howard County Hospital
Department name: SOM Em Med Research
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.