Research Project Coordinator

Overview

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has two (2) exciting opportunities for full-time, regular Research Project Coordinators in the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC). These positions are responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of one or more research protocols. They serve as points of contact for study participants and office or clinical support personnel. Responsibilities include maintaining databases used to collect, analyze data, and track protocols and monitors and evaluates entries to maintain compliance with Federal and State regulations, policies, and procedures.

The UMGCCC is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center which conducts innovative basic and clinical research that will impact the understanding and treatment of cancer around the world and seeks to provide state-of-the-art clinical care to cancer patients in Maryland and beyond. Private, foundation, and government sponsors provide funding to the Cancer Center to provide medical research treatment to cancer patients.

Benefits Information

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;

professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

• Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of research studies in the department such as data maintenance, grant expenditure adherence, project evaluation, meeting scheduling, and research subject interfacing. Adheres to good clinical practices, study protocols, and applicable regulations.
• Independently coordinates and communicates directly with the Principle Investigator, study participants, and sponsors to manage the operation and evaluation activities of the research studies. Responsible for ensuring optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications. Uses evaluation techniques, originality, and ingenuity to resolve non routine issues.
• Serves as a point of contact for study participants, research personnel and support staff. Adheres to good clinical practices, study protocols, and applicable regulations.
• Screens subjects for research studies by reviewing and obtaining source documents for potential participants. Develops recruitment streams and advises participants of study objective, requirements, risks, benefits and obtains their consent and enrollment.
• Collects baseline and follow-up data from subjects including verification of eligibility.
• Obtains demographic information. May assess for adverse events, obtain concomitant medications, and interview subjects for follow-up.
• Makes recommendations concerning time-saving methods in data collection.
• Codes adverse events in accordance with National Cancer Institute (NCI) common toxicity criteria.
• Checks validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements.
• Generates standard computer reports on patient demographics, and other pertinent data as requested. Prepares reports on specific patient populations for investigators requesting data for research papers.
• Monitors activities to ensure compliance with protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies. Assists in budget development, expenditure adherence, and maintenance of inventory on equipment and supplies.
• Determines…