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Research Program Coordinator

Job Description

The Division of Cardiology is seeking a Research Program Coordinator (RPC). The Research Program Coordinator is responsible for the oversight and coordination of clinical research studies in the Shared Cardiology Resources program under the direction of Dr. Thorsten Leucker. The successful candidate will join the shared Cardiology clinical research program under the direction of Dr. Thorsten Leucker.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate various projects, working closely with investigators and staff.
  • Set goals and timelines in collaboration with investigators and ensure timely accomplishment of project tasks and goals with high quality.
  • Ensure program quality and adherence to expected processes and project goals and timelines.
  • Organize and ensure effective interaction with internal and external partners, including the Institutional Review Board (IRB), FDA, sponsors, outside research monitoring company or any other oversight group related to the research as needed.
  • Participate in participant recruitment efforts.
  • Use exceptional interpersonal skills both in-person and on telephone calls.
  • Inform participants about study objectives and engage with participants regarding their understanding and concerns related to project.
  • Obtain consent in-person or via telephone, document informed consent as appropriate, upload in electronic medical record and conduct suitable follow-up.
  • Assist with venipuncture and specimen collection according to patient safety standards.
  • Obtain training for specimen processing/handling and sending to lab by specific safety standards and guidelines.
  • Monitor research participants to ensure adherence to study rules.
  • Adhere to research regulatory and ethical standards.
  • Ensure that the necessary supplies and equipment for a study are in stock and in working order.
  • Oversee research program implementation, data collection, timelines, goals and conduct of related tasks.
  • Oversee detailed record management for research programs as per FDA guidelines and assist with managing and performing data collection activities, which may include conducting telephone and in person interviews, administering questionnaires and follow-up lab results.
  • Participate in at least monthly meetings.
  • Prepare, submit, and track protocols, amendments, and related documents relevant to appropriate IRBs, DSMB, and other oversight groups.
  • Ensure timely accomplishment of project tasks and goals with high quality.
  • Provide oversight of budget expenditures and tracking of project funds together with the Principal Investigator, and Budget Analyst.
  • Support investigators in writing grant submissions, annual reports, abstract submissions, and other reports as required.
  • Coordinate yearly progress reports for funding organizations.


Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Must be able to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams, interact with participants, be self-motivated, able to multi-task, prioritize, and problem solve.
  • Must be organized to prioritize work both effectively and efficiently.
  • Must adhere to guidelines regarding honest reporting of sensitive and confidential research and participant information.
  • Understand the importance/impact of data integrity in terms of participants, study results, costs, quality of service and scientific research in general.
  • Regular contact with researchers and collaborators requires the use of good judgment, tact and sensitivity.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience facilitating and conducting, telephone and in-person interviews.
  • Cardiology experience preferred but not required.

 


 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($49,400 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30 AM-5:00 PM 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Cardiology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

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