Research Project Coordinator (International Health)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Project Coordinator. 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a related public health field or equivalent experience
Experience with clinical trials
Certified via SOCRA or ACRP within 2 years of hiring
Ability to flex schedule based on study need; including possibly working evenings, nights or weekends.

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.
Collects and documents laboratory specimens in compliance with assigned protocol; this may include venipuncture, urine collection, and nasal secretion collection, stool collection.
Processes, stores, and ships specimens according to protocol and regulatory guidelines.
Operates clinical laboratory machinery.
Performs and documents clinical laboratory tests in compliance with CLIA guidelines (i.e. urine HCG), and performs research laboratory tests as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Meets with study monitors and assists with monitoring visits.
Documents protocol deviations.
Other duties as assigned.