Research Program Coordinator

The Pathology Department is seeking a Research Program Coordinator to manage and coordinate multiple research studies. They will be expected to organize the studies and make sure all-time lines are met. Coordinate data collection activities; perform data entry and data base management including the housing of data. Produce regular status/progress reports; participate in protocol planning and coordination, grant writing, budget development, and meetings. Coordinate bimonthly meetings with all research staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection activities; perform data entry and data base management including the housing of data.
• Exchanges routine information in an appropriate manner requiring good oral and written communication. Produce status/progress reports. Participate in protocol planning and coordination, grant writing, budget development and meetings.
• Maintain inventories and be responsible for all ordering in the lab. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of research protocols/procedures; ability to handle complex administrative duties.
• Knowledge of data management, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Knowledge of EXCEL and ACCESS.

Specific Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may remain in a stationary position (sitting) up to 60% of the time and standing/walking at 40%. Occasionally required to traverse throughout the laboratory or to retrieve equipment, supplies, or specimens from other locations on campus. The employee is required to operate computer keyboard, laboratory instruments, and/or pathology slides. Constantly repositions self to perform duties at laboratory workstations, gathering specimens, and loading equipment.
• The employee is required to use hands/fingers to touch, type and/or feel. Will operate computer keyboard, and/or laboratory instruments, and/or pathology slides.
• Prolonged vision requirements including viewing computer screen, paper reports/documents charts and results. Visual acuity is required to distinguish fine gradation of color or structure and closely examine specimens (including via a microscope) for laboratory positions.
• May transport equipment and supplies usually less than 40 pounds from one area to another including laboratory supplies.
• While most of our positions require on-site presence; where positions are approved for alternate work locations (remote work) - specific expectations will be outlined and documented; and the safety of work environment, security of work information, and productivity measures are regularly reviewed with employees and subject to on-going approval by management. Staff should be aware of and report other remote work implications and requirements that may impact them or the organization.
• Staff may be required to complete annual competency review, and must ensure compliance with Johns Hopkins Policy, Laboratory Policy & Procedure, Health, Safety & Environment regulations, and all applicable privacy & confidentiality laws/practices. Annual training and testing requirements.

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

• Some related research, specimen handling, or laboratory experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in computer software programs, digital scanning or photography.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($46,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Pat Pathology Informatics
Personnel area: School of Medicine