Clinical Research Coordinator (Neurology)Johns Hopkins University

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support the Brain Health Program (BHP) under the direction of Dr. Leah Rubin. The BHP conducts interdisciplinary clinical and translational research studies focused on understanding the cognitive, behavioral, and biological mechanisms underlying brain health among people with HIV and individuals with other complex health conditions, including COVID-19 and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). BHP research studies integrate clinical assessments, neuropsychological testing, neuroimaging, biological specimen collection, and patient-reported outcomes to characterize the factors contributing to brain health and identify potential targets for intervention.

A Clinical Research Coordinator in the BHP is expected to support the day-to-day implementation of multiple observational research studies within the BHP, including participant recruitment and retention, study visit coordination, clinical and neuropsychological assessments, and data collection. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of investigators, clinicians, research staff, and participants to ensure the ethical, efficient, and scientifically rigorous conduct of human subjects research.

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 meetings.
• 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 strategies 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 subject's research.

Technical Skills & 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
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Neuro Neuroimmunology
Personnel area: School of Medicine