Sr. Research Program Coordinator

We are seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator for the management and coordination of multiple research studies under the general supervision of a faculty investigator. In collaboration with the PI and Research team, coordinate the scientific implementation of research protocols for multiple complex research projects.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform various phenotypic assays, including but not limited to broth microdilution, broth disk elution, and disk diffusion, in order to analyze antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative bacterial clinical isolates.
• Analyze and interpret whole genome sequencing data to identify genetic variants and mutations relating to antibiotic resistance.
  
• Compare phenotypic and genotypic assays that have been performed in the laboratory and analyze results.
  
• Conduct quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
  
• Assist in the development and implementation of research projects, including data collection and analysis.
  
• Create and maintain research databases tailored to individual projects, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
  
• Analyze data for significance to assist with publication preparation.
  
• Draft research manuscripts, peer-reviewed publications, and national laboratory standards documents.
  
• Train new staff members in laboratory techniques and best practices, data collection and management, and documentation requirements.
  
• Present research findings at internal meetings, scientific conferences, and in peer-reviewed publications.
  
• Coordinate and oversee research activities, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements.
  
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among research team members, including study sponsors, research staff, and the principal investigator, to ensure study objectives are met on time and within budget.
  
• Host study sponsor representatives on-site for study initiation visits, trainings, progress monitoring, and close out visits.
  
• Assist research staff with receiving or updating their IRB and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training to ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards for conducting clinical research.
  
• Prepare and submit regulatory documents, including study protocols, staff certifications, and other vital study documents.
• Manage and update EDC systems in a timely fashion to guarantee that all study records reflect current progress.
  
• Assemble study instruments and troubleshoot technological issues when necessary.
  
• Serves as de-identifier or sample tester in addition to study coordination as required, providing flexibility from one trial to the next to accommodate for highest need.
  
• Manage receipt and export of shipments for all trial-related activities, including laboratory supplies, biohazardous specimens, dry ice, and study instruments.
  
• Assist with the review and submission of all IRB applications and related documents.
  
• Ensure that all IRB submissions comply with institutional policies and federal regulations.
  
• Monitor and update IRB documentation and procedures to maintain compliance with changing regulations and best practices.
  
• Maintain investigator site files for clinical trials, accounting for all required documents, inventory, and regulatory information in preparation for audits.
  
• Assist with the creation of Material Transfer Agreements to allow for secure collaboration on research projects.
  
• Obtain and renew import permits from the USDA and CDC in order to receive shipments from international clinical trial sponsors.
  
• Improve documentation processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and clarity.
  
• Conduct internal audits and reviews to clean up data, correct transcription errors, and guarantee that databases are up to date.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and analytical skills, problem solving abilities, and attention to detail required.
  
• Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines required.
  
• Ability to coordinate projects independently and work constructively as part of a team required.
  
• Operate personal computer to access email, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software. SAP transactions including order of laboratory supplies (Shopping Cart).
  
• Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, Outlook, electronic calendaring, transcription.
  
• Proficient in spelling and grammar, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to handle multiple complicated tasks, prioritization skills.
  

Specific Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may remain in a stationary position (sitting at computer/desk) up to 85% of the time. The employee is required to operate computer keyboard for majority of work time and other office equipment like calculator or copier throughout the day and for prolonged periods.
• Prolonged vision requirements including viewing computer screen, paper reports/documents, and statements.
  
• Role requires daily input and clear/consistent communication, coordination across varied areas necessitating work hours and presence consistent with those the position supports. Ability to interact and communicate with a diverse workgroup.
  
• May transport from one area to another (in the administrative office or building) or be required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds with proper training, or precautions/lifting aides (example: paper supply boxes, document files, large mail bags/boxes for pick up or receipt). In some areas workspace is confined.
  
• Staff may be required to complete annual competency review, and must ensure compliance with Hospital Policy, Laboratory Policy & Procedure, Health, Safety & Environment regulations, and all applicable privacy & confidentiality laws/practices.
  

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

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually ($60,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status:Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Ped Infectious Disease
Personnel area: School of Medicine