Sr. Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

1d•$42,330 - $74,110

About The Position

The Sr. Research Project Coordinator oversees the day-to-day activities of a single complex research project or multiple research projects and makes independent decisions that impact the conduct of the research. The role assists with goal setting and creating implementation plans, and contributes to budget formulation, communications, and data systems. The coordinator assists the Principal Investigator or more senior research staff in ensuring the operational feasibility of proposed protocols and study designs. The role develops standard operating procedures and data collection forms based on an understanding of the study design, and develops or oversees study procedures and data collection tools. The position also supports protocol compliance, study budgeting, data collection systems, data quality control, operational improvements, literature searches, and the abstraction and indexing of information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Three years of related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience beyond a high school diploma or graduation equivalent may substitute for required education, as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Developing proficiency in analytical skills, data management and analysis, literature reviews, oral and written communication, project coordination, regulatory compliance, research data quality assurance, research design, research technical proficiency, and resource management.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist the Principal Investigator or more senior research staff in ensuring the operational feasibility of proposed protocol and study design.
Develop standard operating procedures and data collection forms based on understanding of the underlying study design.
Develop or oversee the design and implementation of study procedures and data collection tools, such as participant interviews, questionnaires, background research, and laboratory processing.
Ensure compliance with protocols, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Participate in developing the study budget.
Set up data collection systems and ensure the validity of study data.
Organize and quality-control study data.
Recommend and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
Abstract and index information based on knowledge of the subject matter.
Perform other duties as assigned.