Research Project Coordinator (Pediatrics)

The Pediatrics Department is seeking a Research Project Coordinator for the Adolescent Medicine division. 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. The successful candidate.

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.

• Patient recruitment and enrollment in the IRB-approved Cohort II study, the Ivabradine Study, the Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Study, and the pending application for the High-Dose Oral Cromolyn study.
• Data analysis of the Cohort II study.
• Data entry.
• IRB submissions.

• 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.

• Understanding of ME/CFS; proficiency with EPIC, RedCap, and statistical software
• Lived experience with ME/CFS

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: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($40,800 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5pm
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Ped Adolescent Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine