Research Program Coordinator (Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research)

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The Clinical Research Coordinator administratively coordinates clinical protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for research-related regulatory issues.

The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research (CPCR) is seeking a Clinical Program Coordinator who will oversee day-to-day activities of research project(s) including recruitment, screening, and data collection under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and supervision of the Sr Clinical Research Coordinator.

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.
• Assist with setup of the data collection system and enter and organize data.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Assist with 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.

In addition to the duties described above

• Oversee research studies to include experimental research sessions. These sessions may include administering EEG and blood draws.
• Perform blood and saliva processing techniques including centrifugation, plasma/serum/whole blood pipetting and aliquoting.
• Maintain specimen inventory and ship frozen specimens per IATA bio-materials guidelines with cold chain documentation.
• Create/edit laboratory protocols and forms providing expertise in the revision of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) for multiple studies.
• Phlebotomy training and demonstrated proficiency and completion of a Phlebotomy training program or certificate
• Contribute to CPCR initiatives outside of study related tasks. Such responsibilities may include mentoring of new staff, assisting with events, leading new program initiatives, and performing document and data checks.

• 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.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

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

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Clinical Research Coordinator 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Coordinator (Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($47,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30-5 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview  
Department name: PSYCHIATRY CPCR   
Personnel area: School of Medicine