Job Description
The Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate clinical protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for research-related regulatory issues.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities - Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
- Participate in clinical study start-up meeting.
- Assist research nurses, study coordinators, principal investigators, and other study personnel in executing protocol-related activities.
- Explain the study background and rationale for the research to potential and current participants.
- Contribute to the development of recruitment strategy for participants for assigned study.
- Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as appropriate, e.g., print and web-based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.
- Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate participants.
- Schedule participants for required activities and provide any special instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams.
- Serve as liaison to study participants.
- Assist with setup of the data collection system and enter and organize data.
- Assist in coordinating study meetings.
- Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
- Assist with the preparation of submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
- Liaison with IRB on administrative matters and facilitate communications with the PI.
- Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
- Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned clinical protocol, clinical equipment, and clinical computer systems.
- Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications - Related undergraduate or work experience in human subjects research.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency - Attention to Detail - Awareness
- Clinical Trial Management System - Awareness
- Data Entry - Awareness
- Data Collection and Reporting - Awareness
- Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
- Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
- Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
- Organizational Skills - Awareness
- Project Coordination - Awareness
- Regulatory Compliance - Awareness
The core technical skills listed are most essential, additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($43,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Psy Bay Behavioral Pharm Rserch Unit
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Monday to Friday,