Research Project Coordinator

University of Maryland•Baltimore, MD

5d•$49,500 - $54,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has two (2) exciting opportunities for full-time, regular Research Project Coordinators in the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC). These positions are responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of one or more research protocols. They serve as points of contact for study participants and office or clinical support personnel. Responsibilities include maintaining databases used to collect, analyze data, and track protocols and monitors and evaluates entries to maintain compliance with Federal and State regulations, policies, and procedures. The UMGCCC is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center which conducts innovative basic and clinical research that will impact the understanding and treatment of cancer around the world and seeks to provide state-of-the-art clinical care to cancer patients in Maryland and beyond. Private, foundation, and government sponsors provide funding to the Cancer Center to provide medical research treatment to cancer patients.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing, emergency services, chemistry, biology, public health, psychology or another scientific discipline appropriate to position required.
Prior experience in research, e.g., clinical research setting preferred.
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience.
In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Knowledge of position requirements.
Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of research studies in the department such as data maintenance, grant expenditure adherence, project evaluation, meeting scheduling, and research subject interfacing.
Adheres to good clinical practices, study protocols, and applicable regulations.
Independently coordinates and communicates directly with the Principle Investigator, study participants, and sponsors to manage the operation and evaluation activities of the research studies.
Responsible for ensuring optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications.
Uses evaluation techniques, originality, and ingenuity to resolve non routine issues.
Serves as a point of contact for study participants, research personnel and support staff.
Recruits and screens subjects for research studies by reviewing and obtaining source documents for potential participants.
Develops recruitment streams and advises participants of study objective, requirements, risks, benefits and obtains their consent and enrollment.
Leads collection and management of study data.
Collects baseline and follow-up data from subjects including verification of eligibility.
Obtains demographic information.
May assess for adverse events, obtain concomitant medications, and interview subjects for follow-up.
Makes recommendations concerning time-saving methods in data collection.
Codes adverse events in accordance with National Cancer Institute (NCI) common toxicity criteria.
Checks validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements.
Generates standard computer reports on patient demographics, and other pertinent data as requested.
Prepares reports on specific patient populations for investigators requesting data for research papers.
Monitors activities to ensure compliance with protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies.
Assists in budget development, expenditure adherence, and maintenance of inventory on equipment and supplies.
Determines reliability of data sources by evaluating information, determining errors and notifying responsible parties.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP)
generous PAID leave package
over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year
16 paid holidays
3 personal leave
unlimited accrual of sick time
comprehensive health insurance
professional learning and development programs
tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
flexible work schedules
teleworking options (if applicable per job)