Clinical Research Coordinator (Oncology)
About The Position
Johns Hopkins University seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to administratively coordinate clinical protocol implementation. The role ensures efficient logistical implementation of study activities and provides administrative support for research-related regulatory issues. The coordinator works with research nurses, study coordinators, principal investigators, study personnel, and participants to support clinical research studies, including oncology studies. The position also involves handling and transporting participant blood and tissue samples, which may include sample processing. The role is full time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and is hybrid at the School of Medicine campus.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education under the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate clinical research study activities to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
- Participate in clinical study start-up meetings.
- Assist research nurses, study coordinators, principal investigators, and other study personnel with protocol-related activities.
- Explain the study background and rationale to potential and current participants.
- Contribute to recruitment strategy development for assigned studies and implement appropriate recruitment techniques, such as print and web-based advertisements, contacting referring physicians, and participating in community events.
- Conduct the participant consenting process independently or ensure consent is obtained from appropriate participants.
- Schedule participants for required activities and provide special instructions before tests and exams.
- Serve as a liaison to study participants.
- Assist with setting up the data collection system and enter and organize data.
- Assist in coordinating study meetings, participate in meetings, provide updates on protocol implementation, and recommend solutions to operational issues.
- Assist with preparing submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), liaise with the IRB on administrative matters, and facilitate communications with the principal investigator.
- Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
- Maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned clinical protocols, clinical equipment, and clinical computer systems.
- Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
- Handle and transport study participant blood and tissue samples; sample processing may be included.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
