Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

The Molecular Psychiatry Program is seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator . The SR. Research Program Coordinator to work in collaboration with Dr. Nicola Cascella setting direction and coordinating an ongoing NIMH-sponsored study titled “Deep Brain Stimulation for chronic hallucinations in treatment-resistant schizophrenia: an early-stage clinical trial.”

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The Sr. Research Program Coordinator will be involved in scientific discussions with collaborators, Principal Investigators, and funding organizations to support project planning.

• Familiarize with the protocol and the data to be collected.

• Assure quality control of the data base that he/she will handle.

• Assist in the coordination of the tests used in the study.

• Meet weekly with the PI of the study.

• Prepare the agenda for the NIMH monthly meeting.

• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to make independent judgments and to act on decisions on a daily basis.

• Ability to work for long periods of time without direction.

• Ability to prioritize own work and work of others as needed.

• Highly efficient computer skills required (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Experience working with IT staff, social media, and online database (such as RedCap) development and maintenance.

• Excellent organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and implement research projects both independently and as part of a team of dedicated professionals.

• Will sometimes facilitate and coordinate collaborative research work of teams in other institutions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing and walking for extended period.

• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s).

• Ability to move standard equipment through a hospital or lab space/work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years related experience.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB

Starting Salary Range: $40,600 - $71,600 Annually (56,250 targeted (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 830am - 5pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Psy Molecular Psychiatry Program

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.