"Research Project Coordinator (International Health)"

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins 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.

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 high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or relevant professional experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A self-starter with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to be task oriented, willingness to get clarification when needed, ability to close the loop on project, and follow up when they do not get an immediate response.
• Qualitative research skills are preferred but not required.
• Experience with data management, REDCap, and data analysis tools.
• Experience supporting international research teams and multi-country studies.
• Experience with nutrition, noncommunicable disease, or public health research.
• Experience with structured surveys, study documentation, or workflow coordination

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills - Awareness
• Clinical Trial Management System - 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

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Human Nutrition
Personnel area: School of Public Health