Research Study Coordinator

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Research Study Coordinator to join the Johns Hopkins site of the Precision Aging Network (PAN), a large, multi-center study. The overarching goal of the study is to create profiles of risk for cognitive decline in a large, diverse cohort of middle-aged and older adults without dementia. The study assessments include cognitive testing and health-related questionnaires (collected both online and in person), biometric assessments, blood collection, assessments of blood vessels using ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Working with the Healthy Minds for Life study team, this position will conduct in-person research visits with middle-aged and older adults with and without cognitive impairment and implement day-to-day study activities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities 

• Assist with the completion of the study procedures, including phone eligibility screenings with potential participants to determine if they meet enrollment criteria.
• Schedule participants for in-person visits and arranging transportation as needed.
• Prepare materials for in-person study visits.
• Administer and score in-person assessments including cognitive testing, biometric assessments, questionnaires, and carotid ultrasound imaging.
• Accompany participants to other study procedures, such as MRI scans, blood draws and lumbar punctures.
• Process, label, store and ship biospecimens.
• Complete study forms and enter data from study visits into an electronic database.
• Monitor the completion of additional cognitive testing and questionnaires that participants complete online from home.
• Organize participant reimbursements and honoraria.
• Responsible for assisting with participant recruitment and retention efforts, working with the Sr. Community Outreach Coordinator.
• Attend regular meetings with the study team and study leadership at Johns Hopkins.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Requires familiarity with basic medical terminology and good computer skills.
  

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

• Previous experience in a health-related field and with clinical research
• Proficiency with EXCEL and REDCap
• Ability to handle detailed quantitative information.
  
• Able to work independently with modest direction.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Study Coordinator   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: Min $17.00 - Max $30.00 HRLY ($48,880 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30 - 5:00 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview 
Department name: SOM Neuro Cognitive Neurology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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