Research Project Coordinator (DOM Bay Geriatric Medicine)

We are seeking a Research Project Coordinator who will administratively coordinate research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Multiple-Principal Investigators (MPIs), this position will be responsible for the overall management of regulatory responsibilities, protocol implementation, and institutional relationships for a portfolio of ongoing and future studies conducted within the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology’s Network for Investigation of Delirium: Unifying Scientists (NIDUS), located at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. This program of research is led by Dr. Esther Oh, Professor and Dr. John Devlin (Northeastern) as MPIs, and includes Cores and Scientific Working Groups (SWG) that span several national academic centers. The focus is on advancing research in the field of delirium, an acute confusional state in older adults. The research coordinator will assist the MPIs in coordinating different NIDUS projects.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.
• Work with Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
• Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
• Assist with set up of data collection system and enter and organize data.
• Oversee record management for research study.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties above

• Serve as a resource to and a liaison between the NIDUS MPIs and Co-Investigators (Co-Is) in coordinating NIDUS related activities through the Cores and the Scientific Working Groups (SWGs)
• Coordinate monthly NIDUS Executive Committee meetings and separate meetings with Core and SWG leaders.
• Coordinate NIDUS related activities that take place at the American Delirium Society annual conference including the Annual meeting of the Scientific Advisory Board.
• Coordinate the annual NIDUS Boot Camp including assisting with inquiries from potential applicants and faculty members. Coordinate the logistics behind the Boot Camp including travel and on-site related programs.

• 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.

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications

• Prior skills in website management preferred but not required
• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills - Intermediate
• Data Entry - Intermediate
• Interpersonal Skills - Strong
• Literature Reviews - Intermediate
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Strong, high attention to detail
• Project Coordination - Strong
• Research and Analytical Skills - Intermediate

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

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($45,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM DOM Bay Geriatric Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine