Overview

　　The Research Coordinator assists and collaborates with the PI and research collaborators inreaching research goals in the department. The Research Coordinator must be adaptable in order to carry outresearch protocols. The position requires a considerable degree of responsibility, flexibility, and independenceto perform diverse duties related to collecting, analyzing, and archiving data. The ideas and suggestions of theResearch Coordinator will be important for the success of any projects undertaken. Thus the ability tocomprehend the goals of a project and the willingness to learn new skills and methods appropriate to ongoing ornew research are necessary.

　　Responsibilities

　　Responsible for coordinating day-to-day clinical trial and research study activities to include, but not belimited to: a) implementing study protocol procedures; b) participant recruitment and scheduling, c)scheduling and coordination of study procedures (i.e. diagnostic and laboratory testing, behavioralevaluations, etc.) with in-house staff as well as with non-KKI/JHH service providers; d) obtaining testresults, ensuring that they are reviewed by clinicians, and completing appropriate documentation.

　　Responsible for communicating directly with research collaborators, study sponsor, study vendors, andother patient service providers regarding progress of the study, shipment and receipt of samples, bankedsamples, and/or data.

　　Attending study-related meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and training sessions, as well asparticipating in any additional planning- and development-related activities, as needed.

　　Responsible for maintaining study specific Investigator Site File (ISF) and other regulatory documents.

　　Responsible for research data management in accordance with protocols established by Investigators orsponsors to include, but not be limited to, a) data entry, b) data transfer, c) data archiving, d) datamaintenance, e) data analysis, and f) communication with research collaborators regarding data-related

　　study progress, issues, and problems, as applicable. Data analysis may include performing statisticalanalyses, presentation of results, and initial data interpretation.

　　Responsible for general administrative work related to assigned study(ies), including but not limited toprocessing subject reimbursements and incentives, inventory and ordering supplies, organizing billing ofservices, etc.

　　Responsible for scheduling, preparing, and attending external monitoring visits as per study sponsorrequirements.

　　Assistance with preparation of compiling and documenting the results of ongoing studies, for conferenceand meeting presentations, peer-reviewed manuscript and poster submissions, and grants. A range ofparticipation is possible, from preparing results for papers and abstracts to first authorship; also includesattending conferences and presenting current research.

　　Assistance with preparation of trial/study related materials progress reports, and any other researchexecution/implementation pertinent documentation.

　　Training incoming study coordinators, when necessary.

　　General technical and administrative support within the Center for Genetic Muscle Disorders.

　　Qualifications

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　• Experience with computers and specific software operation such as graphical, spreadsheet, and wordprocessing programs

　　• Must demonstrate experience in techniques of research methods.

　　• Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups (neonates to adult) and patient populationswith diverse neurobehavioral impairment(s).

　　• Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer software programs (Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Word, andOutlook) and in data management techniques.

　　• Background in scientific research, familiar with skills including literature searches, planning of researchprojects, experimentation, interpretation of data, and preparation for publications.

　　• Internships or previous experience with investigator- or sponsor-initiated research projects.

　　• Previous experience in neurodevelopmental disabilities clinic or facility preferred.

　　EDUCATION:

　　• BA/BS degree required.

　　• MA/MS in neurology, neuroscience, genetics, public health, or related sciences preferred.

　　EXPERIENCE:

　　• Two years’ related experience required.

　　• Experience working in a human subject research or clinical care environment involving genetics, clinicalmedicine, or comparable relevant sciences preferred.

　　• Previous professional experience with multi-site and investigator-initiated research protocols, as well asexperience with designing and implementing training programs is desirable.

　　• Supervisory experience is desirable.

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　　Vacancy ID 9916

　　Pos. Category Research

　　Job Location : Street 707 N Broadway

　　# of Hours 40.00

　　Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore

　　Pos. Type Regular Full Time

　　Department : Name Muscle Center

　　Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet