Clinical Research Coordinator (Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit)

About the role

The Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit at Johns Hopkins University seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to join their team. This position reports to the Sr. Clinical Research Manager and is responsible for coordinating clinical protocol implementation for a single study.

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 strategy 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.
• Avoidance of administrative support for research-related regulatory issues.
• Implement protocol changes and ensure that the study team is appropriately trained.
• Ensure appropriate study documentation.
• Prepare study materials for bi-annual quality assurance checks.
• Assist with the preparation of study reports, publications, and presentations.
• Provide backup in the event of staff absences, scheduling conflicts, and other program needs.
• Contribute to BPRU initiatives outside of study related tasks.

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.
• Related undergraduate or work experience in human subjects research.

Skills

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