Clinical Research Coordinator II (Department of Mental Health)

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a complex clinical research study or multiple studies to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
• Participate in clinical study start-up meetings.
• Assist research nurses, study coordinators, principal investigators and other study personnel in executing protocol-related activities.
• Explain the study background and rationale for the research to potential and current participants.
• Contribute to the development of recruitment strategy for participants for one or more assigned studies.
• Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as appropriate, e.g., print and web-based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.
• Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate participants.
• Schedule participants for multiple required activities e.g., laboratory tests, visits, procedures, and treatment and resolve any schedule conflicts and ensure timely participant tracking.
• Serve as liaison to study participants
• Assist with setup of data collection system(s) and enter and organize data.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Assist with preparation of submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Liaison with IRB on administrative matters and facilitate communications with the PI(s).
• Track/maintain regulatory documentation and clinical care documentation provided to increase regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a resource for clinicians involved in the study regarding protocol requirements.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information. Abstract, index, and analyze information.
• Obtain required samples and collaborate with internal and external entities for studies involving procurement and processing of clinical samples
• Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned clinical protocols, clinical equipment, and clinical computer systems.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations
• Ensure adequate study supplies are ordered and maintained, e.g., shipping, laboratory, office, specimen handling, etc.
• May train and/or oversee other non-exempt study staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• One year of related experience.
• 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.

• Budget Management - Developing
• Clinical Research Participant Recruitment - Developing
• Clinical Research Knowledge - Developing
• Clinical Trial Management System - Developing
• Data Collection and Reporting - Developing
• Good Clinical Practices - Developing
• Information Gathering - Developing
• Interpersonal Skills - Developing
• Project Coordination - Developing
• Regulatory Compliance - Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Clinical Research Coordinator II
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CE
Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $35.35 HRLY ($45,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Part-time
Schedule: 24 Hours Per Week
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Mental Health Research Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health