Research Project Coordinator; International Health

Position: Research Project Coordinator (International Health)
The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Project Coordinator.

The Research Project Coordinator administratively coordinates 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.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

* Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.

* Work with the 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 setup 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 described above

* Collects and documents laboratory specimens in compliance with assigned protocol; this may include venipuncture, urine collection, and nasal secretion collection, stool collection.

* Processes, stores, and ships specimens according to protocol and regulatory guidelines.

* Operates clinical laboratory machinery

* Performs and documents clinical laboratory tests in compliance with CLIA guidelines (i.e. urine HCG), and performs research laboratory tests as assigned by the Principal Investigator

* Meets with study monitors and assists with monitoring visits

* Documents protocol deviations

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

* Master's Degree in a related public health field or equivalent experience

* Experience with clinical trials

* Certified via SOCRA or ACRP within 2 years of hiring

* Ability to flex schedule based on study need; including possibly working evenings, nights or weekends.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

* Administrative Skills - Awareness

* Data Entry - Awareness

* Interpersonal Skills - Awareness

* Literature Reviews - Awareness

* Oral and Written Communications - Awareness

* Organizational Skills - Awareness

* Project Coordination - Awareness

* Research and Analytical Skills - Awareness

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: ACRO
40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:
Casual / On Call

Schedule:

Days and hours may vary

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name:
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Personnel area:
School of Public Health