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Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago

Research Program Coordinator (Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit)

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$17/hr - $30/hr

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Research Program Coordinator for the Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit. The Coordinator will oversee day-to-day activities of research projects, including recruitment, screening, and data collection, under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

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Responsibilities

Oversee research studies to include experimental research sessions

Ensure research protocol is followed by the research team

Oversee data collection and back up

Oversee recruitment and ensure the attainment of recruitment goals

Ensure the availability of test area facilities, supplies, and required protocol personnel in preparation for participant visits

Implement protocol changes and ensure that the study team is appropriately trained

Ensure appropriate study documentation

Prepare study materials for bi-annual quality assurance checks

Assist with the preparation of study reports, publications, and presentations

Conduct and present at study team meetings

Oversee study teams and report study activities to the PI and Postdoc as appropriate

Promptly relay staff issues to the RPS (within 48 hours) and assist with issue resolution

Provide backup in the event of staff absences, scheduling conflicts, and other program needs

Become conversant with protocols other than primary assignment and provide training or back-up for these protocols

Contribute to BPRU 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

Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned

Qualification

Data collectionStatistical softwareRecruitment oversightMicrosoft Office SuiteGraphic design knowledgeOral communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Ability to interact with faculty and staff on research teams, in clinical programs, and with educational outreach initiative to strategize about their communication needs

Attention to detail

Good proofreading skills

Excellent oral communication skills to deal effectively within and outside the department and to carry out protocols with human volunteers of diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds

Excellent written communications skills in a variety of forms, print material, website content, speeches, and publicity materials

Knowledge of graphic design and typography

Skilled in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher, Macintosh personal computers

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about the work of the department as well to acquire new technical skills as needed

Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments and verification of data sets

Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse cultures

Ability to make decisions and work and act independently while keeping investigator informed

Interpersonal and interview skills required to carry out protocols with human volunteers

Experience with statistical software

Benefits

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination.