We are seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will be responsible for organization, entry, maintenance, and accuracy of all patient's clinical research data in a timely and ongoing manner, data collection, technical tasks, data entry and overall support to educational research. The work is centered on, but not limited to, research of memory disorders.



Specific Duties & Responsibilities




Research Duties

Verify participant eligibility for studies by comparing patient history with protocol requirements.
Recruit participants from the Johns Hopkins Memory and Alzheimer’s Treatment Center and other JH entities and complete informed consent process.
Coordinate participant research visits.
Visit participant within the participant home, as needed.
Complete neuropsychological testing and venipuncture, training provided.
Collect, maintain, and manage data and carry out the related work necessary to complete study goals.
Perform data entry ensuring complete and accurate database entry.
Perform record reviews, using the EPIC system, and upload relevant information to online study databases.
Ensure adherence to study protocols and study quality and maintain patient confidentiality.
Occasionally travel to other JHH/JHU campuses.
Create forms for study use (i.e., recruitment flyers, data collection sheets, consent forms, etc.).
Edit and complete IRB submissions, including new projects, continuing review, change in research, termination reports, and further study actions.
Create and maintain databases and maintain records for various research projects.
Perform simple statistical analysis in Microsoft Excel. Extrapolate data and display in a recognizable format to present to study team members and the PI.
Create figures and diagrams for manuscripts and posters.
Develop and edit manuscripts and posters.
Prepare reports and applications to funding agencies and internal sources including IRB.
Gain familiarity with library research procedures, completing literature searches culminating in the development of and maintenance of a reference library.
Conduct reviews of the scientific literature and maintain bibliography.
Meet with Principal Investigator to review study progress.


Administrative Duties

Coordinate conference calls and book meetings for various research projects.
Operate audio/video equipment and coordinate with catering companies for meetings.
Complete invoice and reimbursement payments.
Plan, support, and communicate meetings of investigators.
Opportunities to be part of ongoing literature reviews and secondary data analyses leading to authorship on publications.
Coordinate media communications including updating the website, writing twitter feeds, and posting on other social media platforms.


Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS word, Excel, and Power Point.
Willingness to receive training in neuropsychological assessment and venipuncture.


Preferred Qualifications

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to make independent decisions and work for periods of time without direction.
Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines.
Very strong organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees as well as outside contacts.