"Research Program Coordinator"

Job Req ID:  115093

Research Program Coordinator

The Pathology Department is seeking a casual Research Program Coordinator to manage and coordinate multiple research studies. Expected to organize studies and make sure all-time lines are met. Coordinate data collection activities; perform data entry and data base management including the housing of data. Produce regular status/progress reports; participate in protocol planning and coordination, grant writing, budget development, and meetings.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinating communication and facilitating logistics between students’ home universities and the host universities.
• Development and implementation of programs that align with PFC grant objectives for trainees
• Management of the budget for PFC operations.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of PFC programs, soliciting feedback from students, faculty, and other stakeholders for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with university business units to coordinate support services such as housing, payroll, and travel.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries and concerns related to the program and students.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed during peak periods of activity.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of research protocols/procedures; ability to handle complex administrative duties.
• Knowledge of data management, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Knowledge of EXCEL and ACCESS.

Specific Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may remain in a stationary position (sitting) up to 60% of the time and standing/walking at 40%. Occasionally required to traverse throughout the laboratory or to retrieve equipment, supplies, or specimens from other locations on campus. The employee is required to operate computer keyboard, laboratory instruments, and small laboratory tools such as pipettes, cutting instruments, glass tubes, dishes, and/or slides. Constantly repositions self to perform duties at laboratory workstations, gathering specimens, and loading equipment.
• The employee is required to use hands/fingers to touch, type and/or feel. Will operate computer keyboard, and/or laboratory instruments, small laboratory tools such as pipettes, cutting instruments, glass tubes, dishes, and/or slides.
• Prolonged vision requirements including viewing computer screen, paper reports/documents charts and results. Visual acuity is required to distinguish fine gradation of color or structure and closely examine specimens (including via a microscope) for laboratory positions.
• Position is primarily in a laboratory environment where exposure to toxins and infectious agents exist, but potential for personal injury or harm is minimized if established safety and health precautions are followed for assigned work areas. Must refer to and are expected to comply with procedure manuals, follow proper laboratory protocols and safety policy/procedures, and be familiar with material data safety sheets in assigned work areas. Able to read and understand all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) guidelines applicable to assigned work area. Working in laboratory where there may be discomforts due to odors, noise, temperature fluctuations, and working around lab equipment. Research areas may include animal, human, human products, DNA, and radiation protocols. Clinical Research and patient care duties may require direct interaction with patients at all levels of health or illness; including those noted with precautions/contagious symptoms or disease. Use of personal protective equipment may be advised or required.
• May transport equipment and supplies usually less than 40 pounds from one area to another including laboratory supplies or luggage. May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with proper training, or precautions/lifting aides. In some areas, workspace is limited.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Some related research, specimen handling, or laboratory experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in computer software programs, digital scanning or photography.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($15,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 

Employee group: Casual / On Call 

Schedule: Flexible 

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 

Location: Remote 

Department name: SOM Pat Kidney Urologic Pathology  

Personnel area: School of Medicine