Research Project Coordinator

Job Details

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, is currently recruiting a contractual Research Project Coordinator.

Benefits: Contingent Category II

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. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; 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.

Primary Duties:

• Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of research studies in the department. The position coordinates data maintenance, grant expenditure adherence, project evaluation, meeting scheduling, and research subject interfacing. Serves as a point of contact for study participants, research personnel, and support staff. Adheres to good clinical practices, study protocols, and applicable regulations.
• Independently coordinates and communicates directly with the Principal Investigator, study participants, and sponsors to manage the operation and evaluation activities of the research studies.
• Recruits and screens volunteers to participate in research studies. Develops recruitment streams and advises participants of study objective, requirements, risks, benefits and obtains their consent and enrollment.
• Lead the collection and management of study data by developing data collection instruments, establishing, and maintaining databases, and performing data quality checks.
• Develop and produce reports of study data for project staff and stakeholders.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies.
• Obtains, processes, and transports specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic technique. Performs venipunctures and finger sticks to obtain blood specimens.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with and will directly report to Dr. Ashira Blazer the Rheumatologist (Principal Investigator).

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing, emergency services, chemistry, biology, public health, psychology, or another scientific discipline appropriate to position required.

Experience: Prior experience in clinical research preferred.

Other: Knowledge of regulations regarding Human Subjects research and assure HIPAA compliance. Ability to multitask and prioritize research projects. Ability to communicate in an effective manner with management, clinical staff, external sponsors, and patients. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, excellent written and communication skills. Proficient use of computers and REDCap software; Familiar with electronic data capture platforms such as REDCap and EMRs platforms.

Hiring Range: $48,000 - $53,000, Commensurate with education and experience