Research Program Coordinator

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