Research Project Coordinator (DOM Bay Geriatric Medicine)

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

We are seeking a Research Project Coordinator who
will administratively coordinate research protocol implementation,
typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical
implementation of the study activities and provide administrative
support for all related issues.

Under the direction of and in collaboration with the
Multiple-Principal Investigators (MPIs), this position will be
responsible for the overall management of regulatory
responsibilities, protocol implementation, and institutional
relationships for a portfolio of ongoing and future studies
conducted within the Division of Geriatric Medicine and
Gerontology’s Network for Investigation of Delirium: Unifying
Scientists (NIDUS), located at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical
Center. This program of research is led by Dr. Esther Oh, Professor
and Dr. John Devlin (Northeastern) as MPIs, and includes Cores and
Scientific Working Groups (SWG) that span several national academic
centers. The focus is on advancing research in the field of
delirium, an acute confusional state in older adults. The research
coordinator will assist the MPIs in coordinating different NIDUS
projects.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure

validity of findings.

• Work with Principal Investigator or senior research staff to

develop operational plans to meet research goals.

• Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study

processes.

• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g.

participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct
background research, laboratory processing, etc.

• Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
• Assist with set up of data collection system and enter and

organize data.

• Oversee record management for research study.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol

implementation status and make recommendations on operational
issues.

• Conduct literature searches to provide background

information.

• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties above

• Serve as a resource to and a liaison between the NIDUS MPIs and

Co-Investigators (Co-Is) in coordinating NIDUS related activities
through the Cores and the Scientific Working Groups (SWGs)

• Coordinate monthly NIDUS Executive Committee meetings and

separate meetings with Core and SWG leaders.

• Coordinate NIDUS related activities that take place at the

American Delirium Society annual conference including the Annual
meeting of the Scientific Advisory Board.

• Coordinate the annual NIDUS Boot Camp including assisting with

inquiries from potential applicants and faculty members. Coordinate
the logistics behind the Boot Camp including travel and on-site
related programs.

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

Technical Qualifications & Specialized
Certifications

• Prior skills in website management preferred but not

required

• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Technical Skills & Expected Level of
Proficiency

• Administrative Skills - Intermediate
• Data Entry - Intermediate
• Interpersonal Skills - Strong
• Literature Reviews - Intermediate
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Strong, high attention to detail
• Project Coordination - Strong
• Research and Analytical Skills - Intermediate

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

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($45,000 targeted;
Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview

Department name: SOM DOM Bay Geriatric Medicine

Personnel area: School of Medicine

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