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Research Program Coordinator

The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


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Research Program Coordinator

who will serve as a central resource for the Gynecologic Oncology faculty conducting clinical research at Johns Hopkins University. This position will serve as a Specialist for Break Through Cancer (BTC) grant work with particular focus on assistance with coordination and management of: (1) assistance with coordination and management of communications work with both intramural and extramural entities such the Bloomberg Center for Communication Programs (CCP) coordination, (2) quality improvement and clinical trial work related to increasing knowledge about and access to salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention, (3) translational research protocols related to the study of fallopian tube precursor lesions. Since some of the communications and quality improvement work will focus on our Spanish-speaking patient population, we are seeking an individual with proficiency in both English and Spanish languages, who can serve as a qualified medical interpreter. The position will require a strong working knowledge of the EPIC EMR and ideally some former pre-medical type clinical experience. The position will require some scribe activities, including documenting patient level clinical information as well as patient interviews with MDs. The expectation would be 50% time dedicated to research activities and 50% of time dedicated to scribing. The position may require completion of research related administrative tasks (e.g. Institutional review board related tasks) and data entry into institutional databases (eg. REDCap). This person will deal regularly with highly sensitive, privileged and confidential subject matter.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) to execute the aforementioned scope of work.Collaborate with regulatory affairs, CCP, patient education personnel and others responsible for supporting the PI in completing the aforementioned scope of work.With PI oversite, interact with patients and other medical professionals to complete translational health research endeavors related to achieving knowledge mobilization about ovarian cancer prevention.Coordinate and manage communications work with internal and external entities such as Armstrong Institute, CCP, BTC and others.Scribe patient information in GYN-OB clinical medical settings.IRB protocol submission and updates.Develop and maintain study documents.Internally monitor study data to assess compliance, data quality, and accuracy for regulatory files.Attend all study meetings.Work closely with the PI to ensure all documents are reviewed and accurate prior to and during the study.Maintain a continued high level of expertise in institutional databases including REDCap, EPIC, elRB, using this proficiency to ensure accurate data collection and analysis are sustained for research activities.Review and analyze studies for difficulties that may arise with study processes and procedures. Suggest appropriate alternatives and corrective intervention.Complete minimum requirements for continuing education units. Maintain up to date knowledge of and comply with Good Clinical Practice, ICH Guidelines, and SKCCC Clinical Research Office policies.Special Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of clinical research practices and principles.Completion of CITI and other training in research, ethics, regulatory oversight, responsible conduct of research and research administration.Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, and highly developed interpersonal skills.Must be able to independently assimilate and evaluate clinical data.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, and a working knowledge of EPIC or other clinical databases.Must be familiar with medical terminology. Must be experienced in handling multiple tasks at once and working well as a member of a team.Excellent organizational skills.Excellent attention to detail.Must have familiarity with NIH, GCP, and federal regulations for human subject participation in clinical research.Ability to interact appropriately and productively with staff at all levels.Must have excellent time management skills.Ideally has some former pre-medical type of clinical experience.Spanish and English language proficiency.We are seeking a

Research Program Coordinator

who will serve as a central resource for the Gynecologic Oncology faculty conducting clinical research at Johns Hopkins University. This position will serve as a Specialist for Break Through Cancer (BTC) grant work with particular focus on assistance with coordination and management of: (1) assistance with coordination and management of communications work with both intramural and extramural entities such the Bloomberg Center for Communication Programs (CCP) coordination, (2) quality improvement and clinical trial work related to increasing knowledge about and access to salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention, (3) translational research protocols related to the study of fallopian tube precursor lesions. Since some of the communications and quality improvement work will focus on our Spanish-speaking patient population, we are seeking an individual with proficiency in both English and Spanish languages, who can serve as a qualified medical interpreter. The position will require a strong working knowledge of the EPIC EMR and ideally some former pre-medical type clinical experience. The position will require some scribe activities, including documenting patient level clinical information as well as patient interviews with MDs. The expectation would be 50% time dedicated to research activities and 50% of time dedicated to scribing. The position may require completion of research related administrative tasks (e.g. Institutional review board related tasks) and data entry into institutional databases (eg. REDCap). This person will deal regularly with highly sensitive, privileged and confidential subject matter.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) to execute the aforementioned scope of work.Collaborate with regulatory affairs, CCP, patient education personnel and others responsible for supporting the PI in completing the aforementioned scope of work.With PI oversite, interact with patients and other medical professionals to complete translational health research endeavors related to achieving knowledge mobilization about ovarian cancer prevention.Coordinate and manage communications work with internal and external entities such as Armstrong Institute, CCP, BTC and others.Scribe patient information in GYN-OB clinical medical settings.IRB protocol submission and updates.Develop and maintain study documents.Internally monitor study data to assess compliance, data quality, and accuracy for regulatory files.Attend all study meetings.Work closely with the PI to ensure all documents are reviewed and accurate prior to and during the study.Maintain a continued high level of expertise in institutional databases including REDCap, EPIC, elRB, using this proficiency to ensure accurate data collection and analysis are sustained for research activities.Review and analyze studies for difficulties that may arise with study processes and procedures. Suggest appropriate alternatives and corrective intervention.Complete minimum requirements for continuing education units. Maintain up to date knowledge of and comply with Good Clinical Practice, ICH Guidelines, and SKCCC Clinical Research Office policies.Special Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of clinical research practices and principles.Completion of CITI and other training in research, ethics, regulatory oversight, responsible conduct of research and research administration.Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, and highly developed interpersonal skills.Must be able to independently assimilate and evaluate clinical data.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, and a working knowledge of EPIC or other clinical databases.Must be familiar with medical terminology. Must be experienced in handling multiple tasks at once and working well as a member of a team.Excellent organizational skills.Excellent attention to detail.Must have familiarity with NIH, GCP, and federal regulations for human subject participation in clinical research.Ability to interact appropriately and productively with staff at all levels.Must have excellent time management skills.Ideally has some former pre-medical type of clinical experience.Spanish and English language proficiency.

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

Classified Title: Research Program CoordinatorRole/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CDStarting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($49,400 targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pmExempt Status: Non-ExemptLocation: School of Medicine CampusDepartment name: SOM OB GYN Gynecologic OncologyPersonnel area: School of MedicineTotal RewardsThe referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ .Education and Experience EquivalencyPlease refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.Applicants Completing StudiesApplicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.Background ChecksThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.Diversity and InclusionThe Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Accommodation InformationIf you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/ .Vaccine RequirementsJohns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status.

For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/

and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus

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