Research Project Coordinator (International Health)

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg 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.

In addition to the duties described above

• Collects and documents laboratory specimens in compliance with assigned protocol; this may include venipuncture, urine collection, and nasal secretion collection, stool collection.
• Processes, stores, and ships specimens according to protocol and regulatory guidelines.
• Operates clinical laboratory machinery
• Performs and documents clinical laboratory tests in compliance with CLIA guidelines (i.e. urine HCG), and performs research laboratory tests as assigned by the Principal Investigator
• Meets with study monitors and assists with monitoring visits
• Documents protocol deviations

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related public health field or equivalent experience
• Experience with clinical trials
• Certified via SOCRA or ACRP within 2 years of hiring
• Ability to flex schedule based on study need; including possibly working evenings, nights or weekends.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills - 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

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

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: Days and hours may vary
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
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Personnel area: School of Public Health