Clinical Research Coordinator (Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

3d•$17 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research is seeking a Clinical Program Coordinator who will oversee day-to-day activities of research project(s) including recruitment, screening, and data collection under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and supervision of the Research Program Manager (RPM). Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The Clinical Research Coordinator administratively coordinates 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. Additional responsibilities include overseeing research studies to include experimental research sessions. These sessions may include administering EEG and blood draws. Contribute to CPCR initiatives outside of study related tasks. Such responsibilities may include mentoring of new staff, assisting with events, leading new program initiatives, and performing document and data checks.

Requirements

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.
Budget Management - Developing
Clinical Research Participant Recruitment - Developing
Clinical Study Design - Developing
Clinical Trial Management System - Developing
Data Management and Analysis - Developing
Data Collection and Reporting - Developing
Good Clinical Practices - Developing
Interpersonal Skills - Developing
Project Management - Developing
Regulatory Compliance - Developing
Report Writing - Developing

Nice To Haves

Related undergraduate or work experience in human subjects research
Master's Degree in a related field.

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.