Clinical Research Coordinator

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator who will administratively 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.

In addition to the duties described above

• Perform biospecimen collection, including blood draws and other sample types, following IRB-approved protocols and ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
• Process, aliquot, and store biological samples according to study-specific and biorepository SOPs to maintain specimen integrity and compliance with quality standards.

• 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.

• Related undergraduate or work experience in human subject's research.

Technical Skills & 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.

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Clinical Research Coordinator (Urology)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $ $30.30 HRLY ($49,400 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Uro Urology Research  
Personnel area: School of Medicine