Join our team of people committed to improving the health of people who use drugs! We are seeking an enthusiastic self-starter Research Project Coordinator to support research efforts in our Center for Substance Use and Infectious Disease Care Integration where we have innovative programs and partnerships with people and communities affected by substance use. Center activities focus on improving outcomes for those with Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders with a focus on prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, particularly HIV and viral hepatitis. Research involves epidemiology, qualitative and quantitative research to understand barriers and facilitators to effective care, and the development, implementation and evaluation of interventions.  This individual will play a pivotal role in performing data collection, abstraction, and quality assurance across assigned studies, as well as recruiting and engaging study participants, conducting research assessments, outreach activities, and specimen collection and processing. The individual will work closely with both the Johns Hopkins study team as well as community partners such as the county health department syringe service program (SSP) teams to foster a positive collaboration between the clinical and research environments.

The Research Project Coordinator administratively coordinates research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.
• Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
• Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
• Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
• Oversee record management for research study.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($49,400 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM DOM Infectious Disease   
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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