Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is hiring a part-time clinical Research Program Coordinator to manage studies focused on the treatment of obesity under the direction of Dr. Ariana Chao. This position is fully in-person. The Research Program Coordinator will be specifically responsible for behavioral and pharmacological clinical trials studies that will examine novel approaches for obesity treatment. The Research Program Coordinator will conduct semi-structured clinical interviews, assist with research procedures, and administer self-report, clinical and nutritional assessments. Additional responsibilities will include patient recruitment and scheduling, patient screening, preparing study materials, completing progress and data safety monitoring plan and reports, maintaining study charts, data management and analysis, preparation and maintenance of regulatory (IRB) paperwork, and grant and presentation/publication preparation as necessary.

The position is ideal for individuals who are interested in growing and developing a research coordinator career within the lab or for motivated college graduates who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in nursing, nutrition, psychology or medical school. Candidates must be willing to commit at least 1 year to the position and be able to work flexible hours. The position will start in early 2025.

Individuals applying should have the following qualifications: (1) a BSN or BA or BS in psychology, nutrition or a related field with at least 1 year of experience conducting human subjects research, clinical trial/clinical research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required; (2) strong interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with patients; (3) exceptional attention to detail, excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills; (4) effective independent problem-solving skills and task prioritization. Strong computer skills, including experience with statistical packages and programming/scripting, are highly desirable. Position is contingent on continued funding.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate team meetings and agenda.
• Manage project timeline and deliverables.
• Participates in developing project communication (ie interim reports and/or updates to funder, SON, or other) for principal investigator and funding agency.
• Assist with institutional review board.
• Report irregularities or adverse events to appropriate project personnel.
• Conduct study assessments including semi-structured clinical interviews, assist with research procedures, and administer self-report, clinical and nutritional assessments.
• Patient recruitment and scheduling.
• Patient screening.
• Preparing study materials.
• Data management and analysis.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Position requires a proactive person with excellent attention to detail and ability to respond to multiple priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Two years of experience working in research or clinical settings.
• Experience working with people with obesity.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($46,313 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Part-time 
Schedule: Variable Schedule - 25 Hrs per week, days and 1-2 evenings per week 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Nursing 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Research Administration  
Personnel area: School of Nursing