Research Program Coordinator

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

49d•$17 - $30

About The Position

The department of Bayview Geriatric Psychiatry is seeking a Research Program Coordinator (RPC) to coordinate assigned clinical trials, enrolled participants, and administratively manage protocol implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline required. Some related experience required.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Proficiency in PC operations and software application such as MS Windows, Excel, Word, and Access.

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn new database and software applications is required.
Excellent organizational skills required.
Excellent attention to detail skills required.
Ability to follow multiple, detailed directions of various protocols.
Must have excellent time management skills.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability and licensure to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols, including inclusion and exclusion criteria for study participation, visit timelines, and required data collection points per protocol.
Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.
Prepares and submits annual renewal requests, protocol amendments, and adverse event reports to institutional entities and sponsors.
Maintains regulatory binders for each assigned protocol.
Sustain good communication with study sponsors, regulatory contacts, and clinical monitors.
Administers phone screens and assists with recruitment efforts as delegated by study team leaders.
Verifies patient eligibility for studies by comparing patient history and clinical laboratory results with protocol requirements.
Coordinates and schedules patient screening and follow up visits as specified per protocol.
Accompanies participants to off campus MRI and PET scan appointments when necessary.
Administers cognitive testing and questionnaires for research subjects according to protocol specifications.
Maintains research charts for each patient.
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data entry into protocol specific databases, and responds to and corrects data queries raised by sponsors or study team leadership.
Maintains recruitment databases and spreadsheets for tracking patient visits and recruitment efforts.
Responds in a timely manner to special projects or queries related to each protocol.
Prepares for and participates in monitoring and audits of studies.
Corrects errors in database when necessary.
Responsible for biospecimen processing and shipping per study protocol.
Meets regularly with study team leadership to review data accuracy and overall study progress.
Participates in all mandatory meetings to develop increasing knowledge of assigned clinical trial requirements.
Participates in outreach, advertising, and recruitment efforts for the clinical trials research group at Johns Hopkins Bayview campus.
Assists with preparation and submission of local and external IRB applications.