Research Program Coordinator
About The Position
The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research (CPCR) is seeking a Research Program Coordinator to manage the daily operations of research projects. This role involves participant recruitment, screening, and data collection, working under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI) and supervision of the Research Program Manager (RPM). The coordinator will ensure the smooth logistical execution of study activities, provide administrative support for regulatory matters, and contribute to the overall research goals of discovering new ways to prevent and treat diseases and health problems through clinical trials and studies.
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 meetings.
- 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 strategies 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.
- Oversee research studies to include experimental research sessions, which may include administering EEG and blood draws.
- Contribute to CPCR initiatives outside of study-related tasks, such as mentoring new staff, assisting with events, leading new program initiatives, and performing document and data checks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
