Research Program Coordinator

The Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology is seeking a Research Program Coordinator to assist the Principal Investigator, other research staff, as well as other collaborators in the ongoing management of several research studies, most notably multi-year, clinical cohort studies in the Lyme Disease Clinical Research Center (LDCRC).

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of participant recruitment by identifying appropriate patients per the protocol, schedule patient visits and assessments, and perform necessary follow-up.
• Collect data via extraction from paper and electronic medical records and perform chart review.
• Obtain informed consent from eligible patients and document the consent process.
• Maintain logs of patient screening, surveys, and visits.
• Perform timely data entry. Review data input for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in maintaining the filing system for electronic and paper-based research records.
• Maintain all regulatory binders for enrolling studies and studies in the follow-up phase.
• Prepare and maintain individual participant study binders.
• Assist with calculations using a computerized database, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and IRB regulations and guidelines.
• Adhere to FDA regulatory compliance and regulations (where indicated). Seek guidance as needed.
• Handle patient biological specimens and follow protocol requirements for appropriate handling and labeling.
• Complete all required biosafety training modules.
• Download ultrasound images from scanner to SAFE Desktop application.
• Appropriately correspond with the IRB; be familiar with all required research reports and assist with their preparation and submission.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy in the conduct of research trials.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision, and seek clarification when needed, particularly regarding data quality and integrity issues.
• Effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, detail orientated, self- motivated.

• Ability to be flexible in work conditions and hours

• Work well in a team setting.

• Ability to use a laptop and personal computer.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Must be current with JHU IRB (CITI) Compliance Training Courses or complete the online training within one week of starting employment.

• Experience in a clinical or medical research setting
• Familiarity with JHMSAP software and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
• Experience using interviewing techniques.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Coordinator   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($45,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8a - 4:30p 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week 
Department name: 10002797-SOM DOM Bay Rheumatology 
Personnel area: School of Medicine