Clinical Research Coordinator (Neurology)

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for the division of Pediatric Neurology. The Clinical Research Coordinator will provide support, under the direction of Pediatric Neurology faculty, for recently funded research projects for pediatric neuromuscular diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The Clinical Research Coordinator administratively coordinates clinical protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for research-related regulatory issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

- Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
- Participate in clinical study start-up meetings.
- Assist research nurses, study coordinators, principal investigators, and other study personnel in executing protocol-related activities.
- Explain the study background and rationale for the research to potential and current participants
- Contribute to the development of recruitment strategies for participants for assigned study.
- Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as appropriate, e.g., print and web-based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.
- Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate participants.
- Schedule participants for required activities and provide any special instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams.
- Serve as liaison to study participants.
- Assist with setup of the data collection system and enter and organize data.
- Assist in coordinating study meetings.
- Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
- Assist with the preparation of submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
- Liaison with IRB on administrative matters and facilitate communications with the PI.
- Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
- Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned clinical protocol, clinical equipment, and clinical computer systems.
- Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
- Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties above

- Handle administrative pieces of research, institutional review board (IRB) compliance, clinical research management system (CRMS) data entry, and related issues.
- Prepare reports relating to study accrual, study trends, IRB, and efficiency related issues.

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 human subjects research.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

- Attention to Detail - Awareness
- Clinical Trial Management System - Awareness
- Data Entry - Awareness
- Data Collection and Reporting - Awareness
- Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
- Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
- Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
- Organizational Skills - Awareness
- Project Coordination - Awareness
- Regulatory Compliance - Awareness

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

Classified Title: Clinical Research Coordinator  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Neuro Pediatric Neurology   
Personnel area: School of Medicine