We are seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will serve as a central resource for the Gynecologic Oncology faculty conducting clinical research at Johns Hopkins University. This position will serve as a Specialist for Break Through Cancer (BTC) grant work with particular focus on assistance with coordination and management of: (1) assistance with coordination and management of communications work with both intramural and extramural entities such the Bloomberg Center for Communication Programs (CCP) coordination, (2) quality improvement and clinical trial work related to increasing knowledge about and access to salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention, (3) translational research protocols related to the study of fallopian tube precursor lesions. Since some of the communications and quality improvement work will focus on our Spanish-speaking patient population, we are seeking an individual with proficiency in both English and Spanish languages, who can serve as a qualified medical interpreter. The position will require a strong working knowledge of the EPIC EMR and ideally some former pre-medical type clinical experience. The position will require some scribe activities, including documenting patient level clinical information as well as patient interviews with MDs. The expectation would be 50% time dedicated to research activities and 50% of time dedicated to scribing. The position may require completion of research related administrative tasks (e.g. Institutional review board related tasks) and data entry into institutional databases (eg. REDCap). This person will deal regularly with highly sensitive, privileged and confidential subject matter.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) to execute the aforementioned scope of work.
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs, CCP, patient education personnel and others responsible for supporting the PI in completing the aforementioned scope of work.
• With PI oversite, interact with patients and other medical professionals to complete translational health research endeavors related to achieving knowledge mobilization about ovarian cancer prevention.
• Coordinate and manage communications work with internal and external entities such as Armstrong Institute, CCP, BTC and others.
• Scribe patient information in GYN-OB clinical medical settings.
• IRB protocol submission and updates.
• Develop and maintain study documents.
• Internally monitor study data to assess compliance, data quality, and accuracy for regulatory files.
• Attend all study meetings.
• Work closely with the PI to ensure all documents are reviewed and accurate prior to and during the study.
• Maintain a continued high level of expertise in institutional databases including REDCap, EPIC, elRB, using this proficiency to ensure accurate data collection and analysis are sustained for research activities.
• Review and analyze studies for difficulties that may arise with study processes and procedures. Suggest appropriate alternatives and corrective intervention.
Complete minimum requirements for continuing education units. Maintain up to date knowledge of and comply with Good Clinical Practice, ICH Guidelines, and SKCCC Clinical Research Office policies.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical research practices and principles.
• Completion of CITI and other training in research, ethics, regulatory oversight, responsible conduct of research and research administration.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, and highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to independently assimilate and evaluate clinical data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, and a working knowledge of EPIC or other clinical databases.
• Must be familiar with medical terminology. Must be experienced in handling multiple tasks at once and working well as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must have familiarity with NIH, GCP, and federal regulations for human subject participation in clinical research.
• Ability to interact appropriately and productively with staff at all levels.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Ideally has some former pre-medical type of clinical experience.
• Spanish and English language proficiency.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($49,400 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM OB GYN Gynecologic Oncology
Personnel area: School of Medicine