Research Project Coordinator

About the role

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Research Project Coordinator in the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC). This position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of one or more research protocols. Serves as a point of contact for study participants and office or clinical support personnel. Maintains databases used to collect, analyze data, and track protocols and monitors and evaluates entries to maintain compliance with Federal and State regulations, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Care for the day-to-day operations of research studies in the department.
• Coordinate data maintenance, grant expenditure adherence, project evaluation, meeting scheduling, and research subject interfacing.
• Serves as a point of contact for study participants, research personnel and support staff.
• Adheres to good clinical practices, study protocols, and applicable regulations.
• Conducts complex work and contributes to measurable team objectives.
• Uses discretion to provide solutions to issues.
• Coordinates and communicates directly with the Principle Investigator, study participants, and sponsors to manage the operation and evaluation activities of the research studies.
• Responsible for ensuring optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications.
• Uses evaluation techniques, originality, and ingenuity to resolve non-routine issues.
• Aids in screening subjects for research studies by reviewing and obtaining source documents for potential participants.
• Collects baseline and follow-up data from subjects including verification of eligibility.
• Obtains demographic information; may assess for adverse events, obtain concomitant medications, and interview subjects for follow-up.
• Makes recommendations concerning time-saving methods in data collection.
• Codes adverse events in accordance with National Cancer Institute (NCI) common toxicity criteria.
• Checks validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements.
• Generates numerous standard computer reports on patient demographics, and other pertinent data as requested.
• Prepares reports on specific patient populations for investigators requesting data for research papers.
• Determines reliability of data sources by evaluating information, determining errors and notifying responsible parties.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, emergency services, chemistry, biology, public health, psychology, or another scientific discipline appropriate to position required.

Experience: Prior experience in research or clinical research setting preferred.

Qualifications

Knowledge of position requirements.

Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.

Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.

Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.

Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Skills

Effective use of applicable technology/systems.

Benefits

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Pay

Hiring Range: $49,000 - $54,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Shift Day Job