Research Program Coordinator

We are seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will identify, recruit, enroll and follow-up with patients in Ophthalmology clinical trials. Conduct eligibility screenings for potential study participants, with principal investigator consultation. Obtain informed consent from study participants. Enroll and follow-up with patients in clinical trials. Coordinate patient care and visits based on study protocols. Perform ophthalmic tech activities as they relate to the studies: lensometry, refractometry, tonometry (applanation or pneumo), contrast sensitivity, and vision testing.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide patient education on eye conditions and related diseases.
• Perform accurate and timely data collection on source documents and case report forms.
• Ensure proper labeling and delivery of photographs, scans and laboratory specimens.
• Monitor study participants for adverse events.
• Provide follow-up of patients regarding side effects, medical history questions and information relative to conduct of clinical trials.
• Communicate all necessary information to sponsors and IRB.
• Provide information regarding clinical trials for patients and families, referring physicians, faculty and staff.
• Assist principal investigator with preparation of study documents required for study approval and renewal.
• Provide information regarding clinical trials for patients and families, referring physicians, faculty, and staff.
• Assist principal investigator with preparation of study documents and budgets required for study approval and renewal.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Clinical trial experience a strong additional plus.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred. If not, must obtain COA or COT within 18 months of start date.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: Min $17.00 - Max $30.00 HRLY ($54,392 budgeted; Commensurate with expereince) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Varied Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Oph Anterior Segment  
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 to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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