Research Study Coordinator

Company: Johns Hopkins University
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Research Study Coordinator. The position will be responsible for assisting and supporting clinical research studies investigating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. This position collects and records data for entry into electronic databases as part of clinical research studies. The position is also responsible for the collection and processing of biological samples to support clinical research studies. The individual works directly with patients and physicians and explains the research to eligible patients and obtains their informed consent. This position works under the supervision of the Clinical Research Coordinator and the Principal Investigators. The individual will work at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center (JHOC) at the East Baltimore medical campus.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruit eligible participants into clinical research studies in accordance with the study protocol.
• Enter patient demographic and clinical data into institutional database systems and respond in a timely manner to special projects or queries related to the data.
• Identify potential study participants among the patients seen at JHOC and ensure that all testing required for a study protocol is completed.
• Compile study information (data) as requested by each protocol, including data entry.
• Process collected biospecimens.
• Explain study procedures to prospective participants, conduct baseline and follow-up interviews and complete questionnaires.
• Work with the database manager on proper entry of collected data.
• Perform related project tasks and support as necessary.
  Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Efficiency, organization, and time management skills.
  • Use all standard personal computer workstation programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Proficiency in the use of software applications (i.e. Word, Excel) to maintain databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Work well with other professionals with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable being part of a diverse professional team.
    
    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.
      Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
      Job Posting Title (Working Title):Research Study Coordinator
      Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
      Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($48,880 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
      Employee group: Full Time
      Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
      Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
      Location:School of Medicine Campus
      Department name: SOM Neuro Neuromuscular
      Personnel area: School of Medicine 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.
      The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information,applicants for SOM positions should visit and all other JHU applicants should visit The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus.Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office. Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

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