Career Center
Posted: 07-Apr-23
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 108542-en_US
Work under the general direction of a Principal Investigator (PI), provide overall coordination of PIs research projects (research to promote health in older adults), field coordination of data collection activities, and staff supervision. Participate in developing research designs, data collection methods, strategies for data management, and bio-specimen procurement. Assists with monitoring reports for funding agencies. Leads community-based recruitment of human subjects and manages data collection processes. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, have strong verbal and written communication skills, excel in building relationships and partnerships with community stakeholders, have strong organizational skills with attention to detail and are able to handle multiple priorities work and meet deadlines. Flexibility, organization and critical thinking skills are essential.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Research Coordinators responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Identify, recruit, screen and consent participants into research studies.
- Oversee and conduct data collection per study protocol.
- Assist with implementing research protocol including contacting the participants, collecting data (questionnaire, actigraphy, activity monitor, blood, and computer based cognitive test), scheduling follow-up data study visit, and updating and monitoring intervention progress.
- Conduct study visit at participants' homes.
- Coordinate with the exercise trainer to do plan and conduct the in-person exercise session.
- Assist in data analysis and report (training will be provided)
- Assist with data entry and data management.
- Participate in developing interim reports for principal investigators, funding agencies, and institutional review board to ensure that the project is moving toward timely completion. Assist with IRB correspondence.
- Monitor study progress and develop reports on study progress.
- Organize and lead regular research team meeting.
- Assist with hiring and training of research team. Develop training materials; coordinate training delivery; assure training and compliance of staff over life of project.
- Schedule, supervise, and provide feedback to other data collectors and ensure protocol adherence by data collectors.
- Assist in refining research designs, data collection methods and strategies for data management.
- Report irregularities or adverse events to appropriate study personnel. Makes referrals to support resources per study protocol.
- Procurement and supply management and tracking
- Assist with other research related activities as assigned by PI.
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:
- Operates personal computer to access email, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
- Utilizes Internet to search for information.
- Must demonstrate skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint).
Any Specific Physical Requirements for the Job:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Ability to operate a computer and other equipment on a frequent basis.
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
Supervisory responsibility (indicate the number and type of persons supervised by incumbent):
- 3-5
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
- Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some relevant experience or interest related to current research projects: aging, music intervention, EEG assessment, behavioral interventions. exercise physiology /exercise science.
- Training in phlebotomy.
- Experience working in East and West Baltimore communities.
Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
Working Title: Research/Field Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $16.75-$23.00-$29.30;(Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid
Department name: 60009277-Research Administration
Personnel area: School of Nursing
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. 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/
Please 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 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.
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