Clinical Research Coordinator - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit)

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 meeting.
• 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.
• Aid in the setup of the data collection system and enter and organize data.
• Aid in coordinating study meetings.
• Provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Aid in 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.
• Implement protocol changes and ensure that the study team is appropriately trained.
• Prepare study materials for bi-annual quality assurance checks.
• Aid in 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 is preferred.