The Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine is seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator (Sr. RPC) to work under the supervision of the Research Program Manager and Principal Investigator with a primary focus on implementing clinical studies of influenza and COVID vaccination among older adults. The Sr. RPC will coordinate programmatic and operational activities to ensure successful completion of research studies. This Sr. RPC will work directly with older human subjects, physician investigators and research team members. The Sr. RPC will develop research instruments (questionnaires, surveys, and data forms) necessary for study execution. Will be responsible for implementation of research protocols, obtaining informed consent, collecting biological samples, collecting and recording data, monitoring clinical course of patients enrolled in clinical studies/trials, and ensuring that research protocols are executed appropriately. The Sr. RPC will provide administrative and reporting support to the research team, including timely submission of regulatory requirements (e.g., Institutional Review Board (IRB), NIH Human Subjects System (HSS) for funded awards), development of content for grant applications; and facilitating access to resources across Johns Hopkins University for awarded research projects. The Sr. RPC will ensure adherence to the approved study design and meet study specific timelines.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and/or Research Program Manager in defining information and plans required to accomplish goals of studies.

• Maintain good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements,

• Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.

• Meet regularly with Principal Investigators, Research Program Manager, and other research staff members to review data accuracy and overall study progress.

• Work closely with data manager to assist in quality control procedures. Correct errors in database when necessary.

• Assist with regulatory work across studies, including IRB submissions, Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB), ClinicalTrials.gov, NIH HSS, and other required submissions and reporting.

• Design and create protocol-specific report forms as needed; assist less experienced staff in design and creation of such forms.

• Enter patient demographic and clinical data into institutional database systems and respond in a timely manner to special projects or queries related to the data.

• Organize recruitment venues in outpatient clinics and senior centers, and recruit and enroll eligible participants into designated clinical study protocols.

• Coordinate study visits and perform home visits as necessary.

• Process biological samples in the lab, including isolation of the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).

• Perform phlebotomy and take vital signs as part of protocol when needed.

• Assist with preparation for monitoring and audits of studies.

• Write responses to audit reports with input from the Principal Investigator and Research Program Manager.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Coordinate the administration of study procedures for clinical and home visits .

• Responsible for participant recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, data forms, and mailings; phone interviewer schedules, explaining study procedures to prospective participants and speaking with participants from previous studies, contacting potential subjects either by letter or phone; conducting baseline and follow-up interviews and questionnaires.

• Use electronic data capturing system (e.g., REDCap) for proper entry of collected data and data management

• Perform clinical duties include specimen collection, labeling and delivery to laboratory.

• Submit communications regarding multiple research studies to Hopkins IRB

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Efficiency, organization, and time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.

• Excellent time management skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

• Three years related experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and Access required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Redcap.

• Phlebotomy skills.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB

Starting Salary Range: $40,900 - $71,600 Annually ($52,000 taergeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5p

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview

Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Bay Geriatric Medicine

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.