Clinical Research Coordinator (Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit)

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research
university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working
together as one university.

The Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit is seeking a
Clinical Research Coordinator who reports to the Sr.
Clinical Research Manager. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University
conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways
to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The
Clinical Research Coordinator administratively coordinates clinical
protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure
the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and
provide administrative support for research-related regulatory
issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to

ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.

• Participate in clinical study start-up meeting.
• Assist research nurses, study coordinators, principal

investigators, and other study personnel in executing
protocol-related activities.

• Explain the study background and rationale for the research to

potential and current participants.

• Contribute to the development of recruitment strategy for

participants for assigned study.

• Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as

appropriate, e.g., print and web-based advertisements, contact
referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.

• Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent

is obtained on appropriate participants.

• Schedule participants for required activities and provide any

special instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams.

• Serve as liaison to study participants.
• Assist with setup of the data collection system and enter and

organize data.

• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol

implementation status and make recommendations on operational
issues.

• Assist with the preparation of submissions to the Institutional

Review Board (IRB).

• Liaison with IRB on administrative matters and facilitate

communications with the PI.

• Conduct literature searches to provide background

information.

• Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned

clinical protocol, clinical equipment, and clinical computer
systems.

• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Implement protocol changes and ensure that the study team is

appropriately trained.

• Prepare study materials for bi-annual quality assurance

checks.

• Assist with the preparation of study reports, publications, and

presentations.

• Provide backup in the event of staff absences, scheduling

conflicts, and other program needs.

• Contribute to BPRU initiatives outside of study related

tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related undergraduate or work experience in human subject

research.

Technical Qualifications & Specialized
Certifications

• Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
• Attention to Detail - Awareness
• Clinical Trial Management System - Awareness
• Data Entry - Awareness
• Data Collection and Reporting - Awareness
• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness
• Project Coordination - Awareness
• Regulatory Compliance - Awareness

Classified Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($41,500 targeted;
Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday thru Friday/ 8:30am - 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview

Department name: SOM Psy Bay Behavioral Pharm Rserch Unit

Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a
pre-employment background check.

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campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise
accordingly.

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employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees
who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or
clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or
possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet
this requirement may result in termination of employment.

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