Lead Research Project Coordinator

University of Maryland•Baltimore, MD

4d•$70,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Medicine is hiring for a Research Project Lead Coordinator for the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. This position will serve as the primary interface, along with the faculty member, for participants for a NIH funded clinical trial that includes virtual group nutrition education and virtual teaching kitchen cooking demonstrations paired with free produce for older adults. This person will oversee the protocols and data analysis for the study. This person will be responsible for oversight of recruitment, study coordination, data collection and entry, and compliance with chart maintenance regulations. They will assist with supervision of the virtual education classes. In addition, They will contribute to presenting findings at professional meetings, writing manuscripts for publication and contributing to ideas for future research directions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing, emergency services, chemistry, biology, public health, psychology or another scientific discipline appropriate to position required.
Three (3) years of research coordination experience in aging-focused research with at least two (2) years in research specialization.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting as well as an independent ability to accomplish tasks.
Familiarity with functional assessment measures
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Self-motivated and willing to learn.
Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
Must have access to a car to conduct participant home visits.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Independently manages and provide the most complex support to designated research studies or clinical trial protocols involving considerable responsibility, variety, and to manage and coordinate activities of a designated research project.
Serves as the primary liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies, and product representatives to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resources.
Provide the highest level guidance and direction to personnel engaged in research studies or clinical trials to ensure compliance with protocols and meet clinical objectives.
Plan, develop, administer, and coordinate new or revised project goals, objectives, work flows and policies through the duration of the research study or clinical trial.
Implement approved study or trial policies and procedures.
Assists Principal Investigators and regulatory staff in the preparation of new protocol submissions, protocol amendments, and renewals of ongoing research studies or clinical trials.
Ensure that goals and objectives specified for the research project are accomplished in accordance within priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications.
Evaluate project effectiveness in order to develop and implement new or improved methods.
Devise and implement evaluation methodologies.
Oversee subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly secured and documented.
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, and discussions with research personnel.
Coordinate research project activities through delegation of assignments to staff.
Monitor activities to ensure compliance with protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies.
Continuously educates and trains personnel on compliance and protocol.
Identify protocol problems, informs investigators, and assist in problem resolution efforts.
Manage complex study or trial data.
Develop methods for collection, database storage, tracking, analysis, and interpretation of data.
Develops and prepares study or research related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, case report forms, and institutional review board documents.
Responsible for developing and producing custom and routine reports.
Coordinate budget development, expenditure adherence, grant applications, and maintenance of inventory on equipment and supplies.
Recommend additional equipment and resources for the program.
Review proposed study protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection process, data management plans, and potential subject risks.
Conducts quality assurance audits on data and regulatory documentation.
Obtains tissue and blood samples as necessary and collects information through interviews, questionnaires, test results, and charts.
Completes functional assessments
Provide training and guidance to less experienced personnel.
Attend research study or clinical trial related meetings, conferences and teleconferences, as well as participating in any additional planning and development related activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP)
Over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year
16 paid holidays
3 personal leave days
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)