Research Project Coordinator

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Medicine is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to work in the Department of Neurology, Stroke Division.  The Department of Neurology provides evaluation, treatment, and care for patients suffering from a wide range of neurological disorders including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and migraine. We provide care through our inpatient and consultative services, our designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, our Level 4 Epilepsy Center, our 22-bed Neuro-Critical Care Unit, and our busy outpatient practice. The Department also provides state-of-the-art rehabilitation services. A number of departmental faculty received grant funding from the National Institutes of Health and the Veteran’s Administration to study the role of genetics in stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease, new brain imaging modalities in multiple sclerosis, biomarkers in multiple sclerosis, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disability. Many faculty are lead investigators in clinical trials to identify new therapeutic approaches for a broad range of neurological disorders. 

 This position independently coordinates day-to-day operations of one or more research protocols. Serve as a point of contact for study participants and office or clinical support personnel. Responsible for effective operation and use of resources, rather than clinical outcomes. The ideal candidate can commit to two years working on this research project.  Our research team encourages our Coordinators to present at conference meetings.

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).  

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recruit and screen participants. Develop recruitment streams through doctor’s offices, community clinics, and other sources. May advise participants of risks and benefits and gain their consent.
• Lead the collection and management of study data. May supervise others who perform data entry.
• As appropriate, file forms and reports for Human or Animal protections, the Office of Research and Development, or other campus entities.
• Perform or schedule interviews, specimen collections, blood draws and the like. May perform phlebotomy tasks but does not administer any study drugs or therapies.
• Develop and/or produce reports of study data. May have a role in publications or grant applications.
• Assist Principle Investigator in development and management of budget and financial reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Sociology, Psychology, and Nursing or field study related to the research of the clinic.

Consideration may be given for a unique combination of education and experience.*

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

*Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with at least 18 credits in a field related to the research of the clinic or laboratory, as appropriate, or Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field with at least one year of experience in a field directly related to the research of the clinic or laboratory, as appropriate. 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medical terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
• Knowledge of best practice in research protocols and procedures.
• Ability to understand general accounting principles (GAP).
• Ability to gain knowledge and meet the reporting needs of UMB policies and practices for Institutional Review, Human Protections, Animal Protections and other the like.
• Skill in communicating efficiently and effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of people both internally and externally.
• Skill in continuously seeking to improve the quality of services and processes.
• Skill in relevant PC applications.

Hiring Range: $46,000 - $51,000 per year (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.