Research Project Coordinator (Epidemiology)

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.

The Research Project Coordinator will help to coordination of a large epidemiologic cohort study. Primary duties include tracking, scheduling, and coordination related to scientific review of proposals and working groups. They will also assist with study communication, answering emails, quality assurance reviews, scheduling meetings, taking meeting notes, tracking documentation, and other study administrative tasks.

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.

In addition to the duties described above

• Coordination of scientific proposal review.
• Reviewing and tracking study documents, emailing reminders.
• Administrative support for meetings with scheduling, notes, and assembling agendas.
• Answering central inbox questions and requests.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Technical Skills & Expected Level Of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills - Awareness
• Data Entry - Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
• Literature Reviews - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness
• Project Coordination - Awareness
• Research and Analytical Skills - Awareness
• The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $33,540 - $59,085 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: Epidemiology

Personnel area: School of Public Health