The Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit is seeking a Sr Research Program Coordinator to oversee day-to-day activities of research projects including recruitment, screening, and data collection.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and supervision of the Research Program Supervisor (RPS), the Senior Research Program Coordinator will function as liaison and primary coordinator for opioid protocols.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Research Duties/Study Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of multiple large and complex protocols, which require a high level of knowledge and coordination.

• Develop and prepare study-related documentation (e.g., protocol worksheets, standard operation procedures, adverse event reports, IRB documents or progress reports) to support efficient, effective, and reliable day-to-day operations.

• Prepare the study team for upcoming research projects and identify future workload.

• Collaborate with Principal Investigator on general study conduct to ensure study goals are met and recommend changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.

• Instruct research staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, or documentation procedures.

• Assist in study design and protocol development. Function as point-of-contact for all opioid-related protocols.

• Participate in the development of study budget and grant proposals.

• Ensure accuracy of data collection, organize data, and perform quality control of raw data.

• Use standard statistical techniques and/or package programs to run standard statistical analyses.

• Develop professional networks as appropriate, to include colleagues from public, private, and non-profit organizations. Communicate with faculty and staff outside of the study team for study coordination.

• Manage research study payments and monetary disbursements by way of processing participant payments for studies within the BPRU.

• Direct the requisition, collection, labeling, storage, or shipment of specimens.

• Manage study supply orders and organize space for study equipment and supplies.

• Participate in continuing education activities or attend conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues.

• Manage and update opioid lab website and social media presence.

Writing/Presentations

• Write and edit program documents including annual reports and work plans.

• Conduct literature searches and assist in writing abstracts, creating table and charts for manuscripts, and in writing sections of manuscripts.

• Write, edit, facilitate, provide input, or assist with strategies, work plans, research assessments, questionnaires, analysis, and evaluations.

Regulatory/Grant-Based Responsibilities

• Assure that study regulatory documents, including SOPs, are kept up to date.

• Interact with IRB and FDA.

• Prepare and submit annual renewal requests, changes in research, funding proposals, and progress reports.

• Monitor study compliance and prepare for quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

• Prepare Adverse and Serious Adverse Event Reports.

• Participates in writing sections of manuscripts and grant proposals describing study results.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• High level of independence and is expected to make routine, day-to-day decisions.

• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a wide variety of professionals.

• Self-directed, organized, and mature.

• Excellent writing and oral communication and presentation skills.

• Able to use independent judgment and give exceptional attention to detail.

• Able to monitor and/or assess the performance of oneself, others, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Able to teach and train others.

• Experience working with social media and online database development and maintenance.

• Able to work with a participant population of diverse socio-economic conditions and ethnic backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk or sit for an extended period.

• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.

• Communication skills using the spoken word.

• Ability to see (visually) within normal parameters.

• Ability to hear within normal range.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related discipline.

• Experience in a human research laboratory.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB

Starting Salary Range: $40,900 - $71,600 Annually ($56,250 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday thru Friday/ 37.5

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview

Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Psy Bay Behavioral Pharm Rserch Unit

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.