"Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration)"

Job Details

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to manage studies focused on the treatment of obesity under the direction of Dr. Ariana Chao. This position is fully in-person. The position will start in Fall or Spring 2025.

The Research Project Coordinator administratively coordinates research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure the 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 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 set up 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.

In addition to the duties described above

• Coordinate study focused on food insecurity and obesity treatment.
• Perform dietary recalls.

On call or non-standard work hour requirements

• Candidates must be willing to commit at least 2 years to the position and be able to work flexible hours.

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

• Related undergraduate or work experience in research.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Clinical Research Coordination - Developing
• Data Management and Analysis - Developing
• Information Gathering - Developing
• Oral and Written Communications - Developing
• Project Coordination - Developing
• Project Management - Developing
• Regulatory Compliance - Developing
• Research and Analytical Skills - Developing
• Resource Management - Developing

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 ($46,313 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Nursing
Department name: Research Administration
Personnel area: School of Nursing

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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