Clinical Research Coordinator (Research Administration)

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

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials
and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat
diseases and other health problems. We are seeking a Clinical
Research Coordinator who will administratively coordinate
clinical protocol implementation, typically for a single study.
Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study
activities and provide administrative support for research-related
regulatory issues.

The Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health (CLAFH) at
the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing seeks a Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) to serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator, overseeing
the daily implementation of community-based behavioral health and
prevention programs serving adolescents, young adults, and families
in the South Bronx. This position requires an active New York State
LPN license and combines field-based program leadership, staff
supervision, and clinical responsibilities within the scope of LPN
licensure.

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 meetings.
• 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 strategies 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

• Oversee daily field operations of community-based health and

prevention programs, including home visits, community outreach,
health screenings, prevention education, and referral and linkage
to services.

• Coordinate and supervise field-based research and program

staff, including community health workers and family coaches, and
manage staff schedules, assignments, training, and program
implementation activities.

• Perform clinical duties within the scope of LPN licensure,

including health screenings, patient education, clinical
documentation, and nursing services under appropriate clinical
supervision.

• Oversee participant recruitment, enrollment, retention, and

follow-up, ensuring fidelity to evidence-based intervention
protocols and compliance with program requirements.

• Support nurse-led care coordination and collaboration with

healthcare providers, community partners, and social service
organizations to address participants' health and social
needs.

• Current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse

(LPN) license in New York State. LPN licensure is a mandatory
requirement for this position.

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program, with

strong organizational, communication, and program coordination
skills.

On-call or Non-standard Work Hour Requirements

• Full-time, in-person, primarily field-based position in the

South Bronx, including participant homes and community partner
locations. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to
support community outreach, home visits, and program
activities.

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 subjects

research.

• Experience in community health, behavioral health, public

health, or community-based program implementation, including
supervision of field-based staff.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish; familiarity with

South Bronx communities and experience working with historically
underserved populations.

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

The core technical skills listed are most essential;
additional technical skills may be required based on specific
division or department needs.

Classified Title: Clinical Research
Coordinator

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

Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY
($47,483 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 (Occasional
evenings or weekends)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: New York (Harlem/Bronx)

Department name: Research Administration

Personnel area: School of Nursing

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

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns
Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation
during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the
HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY
users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which
campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise
accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of
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.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas,
laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving
community contact requires documentation of immune status against
Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella
(chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the
Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include
documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella
vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory
testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are
ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for
those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization
documentation from their own health care providers. Any
vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost
in our Occupational Health office.

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