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The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full-time Research Program Coordinator (RPC) for the division of Endocrine and Diabetes. Under general supervision, the successful candidate will work under two junior faculty pediatric endocrinologists and manage the day-to-day administration of their research programs. The RPC would spend 50% of their time managing each PI’s research program. Their studies are patient-oriented, clinical studies, involving human subjects. This position will coordinate protocol implementation, recruit participants, conduct study visits, and monitor the collection of data for studies led by both PIs. Duties listed below include but are not limited to screening participants for eligibility, communication with participants, obtaining informed consent, coordination of study visits and follow-up study visits, data entry, records management, expenditure oversight, maintaining regulatory compliance, and communicating with team members on the status of project(s).

The RPC may have the opportunity to present research findings at conferences and be co-author on published manuscripts. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are critical as the position involves significant interaction with research participants and families. One of the endocrinologists' research is in the development and progression of type 2 diabetes in children, with a current focus on the relationship between sleep and metabolic dysfunction. The RPC will also assist the endocrinologist with the development of future research studies in the area of pediatric insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and cardiometabolic risk. The other endocrinologists' research is in metabolic bone disease, with a current focus on the intersection of female hypogonadism in adolescent and young adult women with cystic fibrosis and bone accrual. The RPC will also assist the endocrinologist with the development of future research studies in the areas of metabolic bone disease, pediatric osteoporosis and cystic fibrosis endocrinopathies.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• High degree of understanding of research and applies general analytical skills to administer the logistical implementation of assigned projects, and to identify situations requiring special attention. Utilizing this knowledge, will ensure adherence to research protocols, operating procedures, and all associated internal/external regulations.

• Using working knowledge will assist in developing recruitment tools for assigned study(s), which include protocol/study specific data collection forms, drafting and placing approved advertisements, and contacting physicians for possible referrals.

• Develop moderately complex tracking database/spreadsheet based on study requirements utilizing Excel, REDCap, or similar software applications.

• Abstract data from patient medical records that requires some interpretation. Monitors data quality and accuracy as required by research protocol. Will run pre-established queries and may develop ad-hoc queries/reports as requested.

• Utilizing working knowledge of study(s) will participate in meetings to provide operational updates, report on any operational issues, and may make recommendations for resolutions to new/outstanding operational issues. Will coordinate study(s) meetings, including developing an agenda and coordinating information and participation of individuals from other institutions.

• Oversee budget expenditures based on the study(s) operational expectation.

• Complies with all regulatory/IRB guidelines including, but not limited to preparation and submission of study protocols, consent forms, amendments, and annual continuing reviews.

• Will act as the primary contact for study participants, including scheduling, confirming appointments, escorting/directing to various locations on/off campus, and follow-up to ensure adequate completion of home procedures and return of any devices.

• Will conduct study visits including completing questionnaires and case report forms with participants, collecting urine sample, possibly phlebotomy (training can be provided), , simple processing of urine sample for point of care pregnancy test or storage in freezer and simple processing of plasma, serum, urine, and saliva for storage in -80 freezer including centrifugation and aliquoting.

• Ensure that case files and accompanying paperwork are organized and current.

• Assists with data analysis, interpretation, manuscript and abstract preparation. Although training in statistical analysis is not a requirement, familiarity with data analysis software, such as STATA, is a plus.

• Initialize, download and assist in data analysis from actigraphy, sleep measurement devices. Regularly update maintenance of procedures for actigraphy.

• Keeps abreast of technical and academic resources related to relevant methodology. Continually monitoring and maintaining the program for upgrades and enhancements, providing recommendations to the program director.

• Assist in preparation of grants, presentations, and manuscripts including assistance in tables, figures, budgets, and other aspects related to study protocol.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.

• Some related experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with statistical programming software, e.g. STATA

• Phlebotomy (training can be provided).

• Detail oriented and motivated.

• Ability to work in a team, to absorb new concepts quickly, and to coordinate several projects at once.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($40,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30 - 5 pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Ped Endocrine

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.