Research Project Coordinator

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition is currently recruiting for a Research Project Coordinator.The Research Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of research studies in the department. The position coordinates data maintenance, grant expenditure adherence, project evaluation, meeting scheduling, and research subject interfacing. Serves as a point of contact for study participants, research personnel and support staff. Adheres to good clinical practices, study protocols, and applicable regulations. The Research Project Coordinator conducts complex work and contributes to measurable team objectives. Uses discretion to provide solutions to issues. Performs varied work that does not follow prescribed procedures or processes and is responsible for effective operations and use of resourses rather than clinical outcomes.

Benefits:

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). 

Primary Duties:

• Coordinate and communicate directly with the principle investigator, study participants, and sponsors to manage the operation and evaluation activities of the research studies. Responsible for ensuring optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications. Use evaluation techniques, originality, and ingenuity to resolve non routine issues. 
  
• Recruit and screen volunteers to participate in research studies. Develop recruitment streams and advise participants of the study objective, requirements, risks, and benefits and obtains their consent and enrollment.
  
• Coordinate the collection and management of study data by developing data collection instruments, establishing and maintaining databases, and performing data quality checks. Develop and implement new processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency of data collection and evaluation. Track, report, and audit study data and regulatory study documentation.
  
• Develop and produce reports of study data for project staff and stakeholders. Analyze data and draws conclusions in order to make recommendations. Develop reports summarizing study deviations from protocol and communications with IRB. Contribute meaningful information to enhance publications or grant applications.
  
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies. Assist in budget development, expenditure adherence, and maintenance of inventory on equipment and supplies.
  
• Obtain, process, and transport specimens to the appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic technique. Performs venipunctures and finger sticks to obtain blood specimens
  
• May supervise those who perform data entry and perform non-routine data analysis.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing, emergency services, chemistry, biology, public health, 
psychology or another scientific discipline appropriate to position required.

Experience: Prior experience in clinical research or research or project coordination preferred. 

Other: May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, 
shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.

May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Possesses a knowledge of research project requirements and able to perform position in compliance with all requirements/regulations/laws. Ability to understand and utilized scientific/medical terminology and research theory. Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information obtained during treatment in accordance with professional standards, HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act) and FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and state regulations. 
Ability to gain knowledge and meet the compliance and reporting needs of the universtiy's policies and practices for Institutional Review, Human Protections, Animal Protections, etc. Ability to maintain high standards with the work being performed and maintain awareness with trends and influences. Assume personal responsibility for all outcomes; makes effective and timely decisions; and learns how to effectively use technology. Maintains productivity and uses strategies to increase knowledge base. Skill in continuously seeking to improve the quality of services and processes. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Writes and presents information in a clear and concise way. Interprets and understands written information and is able to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding. Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrates professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others. Capable of interacting pleasantly and positively with other to meet customer expectations, and provide follow up with customers.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Hiring Range: 46,920 - $53,000 (Commensurate with education and experience) 

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected] .  

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [email protected] . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.