Research Project Coordinator (Pediatrics)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

2d•$17 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a casual Research Project Coordinator for the Infectious Disease division to coordinate the administrative and scientific implementation of a number of research studies. Under supervision of the Research Manager and Principal Investigator, the Research Project Coordinator will assist the research team with the conduct of long-term sponsored or investigator-initiated research protocols examining the transmission and progression of hospital-associated infections, diagnostic and antibiotic stewardship, and infection prevention. The Research Project Coordinator administratively coordinates research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

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.
Administrative Skills - Awareness
Data Entrym -Awareness
Interpersonal Skills -Awareness
Literature Reviews - Awareness
Oral and Written Communications -Awareness
Organizational Skills -Awareness
Project Coordination - Awareness
Research and Analytical Skills -Awareness

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical or medical research setting.
Prior experience with the Johns Hopkins or equivalent IRB.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.
Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
Oversee record management for research study.
Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
Assist in coordinating study meetings.
Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
Other duties as assigned.