Research Program Coordinator

We are seeking aResearch Program Coordinatorwho will perform duties to support research conducted in, but not limited to, the Precision Medicine Center of Excellence-Alzheimer's disease (PMCoE-AD).

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Research Duties

• Verify participant eligibility for studies by comparing patient history with protocol requirements.
• Recruit participants from the Johns Hopkins Memory and Alzheimer's Treatment Center and the JH entities and complete informed consent process.
• Coordinate participant research visits.
• Complete Venipuncture Biomarker Extraction, training provided if needed.
• Administer and score neuropsychological testing.
• Collect, maintain and manage data and carry out the related work necessary to complete study goals.
• Perform data entry ensuring complete and accurate database entry.
• Perform record reviews, using the EPIC system, and upload relevant information to online study databases (CRMS/OnCore, REDCap, Openspecimen, iLabs).
• Ensure adherence to study protocols (IRB compliance) and study quality and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Travel to other JHH/JHU campuses to deliver specimens or accompany participants to other study procedures (fMRI imaging facilities).
• Create forms for study use (i.e., recruitment flyers, data collection sheets, consent forms, etc.).
• Edit and complete IRB submissions, including new projects, continuing review, change in research, termination reports, and further study actions.
• Create and maintain databases, and maintain records for various research projects.
• Perform simple statistics in Microsoft Excel. Extrapolate data and display in a recognizable format to present to study team members and the PI.
• Create figures and diagrams for manuscripts and posters.
• Develop and edit manuscripts and posters.
• Prepare reports and applications to funding agencies and internal sources including IRB.
• Gain familiarity with library research procedures, completing literature searches culminating in the development of and maintenance of a reference library.
• Conduct reviews of the scientific literature and maintain bibliography.
• Meet with Principal Investigator to review study progress.

Administrative Duties

• Coordinate conference calls and book meetings for various research projects.
  
• Operate audio/video equipment and coordinate with catering companies for meetings.
  
• Complete invoice and reimbursement payments.
  
• Plan, support, and communicate meetings of investigators.
  
• Participate in ongoing literature reviews and secondary data analyses leading to authorship on publications.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to make independent decisions and work for periods without direction.
• Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and concurrent deadlines.
• Very strong organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees as well as outside contacts.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Receive training in neuropsychological assessment.
• Receive training in venipuncture extraction.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Some related experience.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($48,880 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8am - 5pm
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Psy Bay BV Geriatric and Neuropsychi
Personnel area: School of Medicine