Lead Research Project Coordinator

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Medicine is hiring for a Research Project Lead Coordinator for the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science.

This position will serve as the primary interface, along with the faculty member, for participants for a NIH funded clinical trial that includes virtual group nutrition education and virtual teaching kitchen cooking demonstrations paired with free produce for older adults. This person will oversee the protocols and data analysis for the study. This person will be responsible for oversight of recruitment, study coordination, data collection and entry, and compliance with chart maintenance regulations. They will assist with supervision of the virtual education classes. In addition, They will contribute to presenting findings at professional meetings, writing manuscripts for publication and contributing to ideas for future research directions.  

BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.  All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

·         Independently manages and provide the most complex support to designated research studies or clinical trial protocols involving considerable responsibility, variety, and to manage and coordinate activities of a designated research project. Serves as the primary liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies, and product representatives to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resources. Provide the highest level guidance and direction to personnel engaged in research studies or clinical trials to ensure compliance with protocols and meet clinical objectives.

·         Plan, develop, administer, and coordinate new or revised project goals, objectives, work flows and policies through the duration of the research study or clinical trial. Implement approved study or trial policies and procedures.

·         Assists Principal Investigators and regulatory staff in the preparation of new protocol submissions, protocol amendments, and renewals of ongoing research studies or clinical trials.

·         Ensure that goals and objectives specified for the research project are accomplished in accordance within priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications.

·         Evaluate project effectiveness in order to develop and implement new or improved methods. Devise and implement evaluation methodologies.

·         Oversee subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly secured and documented. Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, and discussions with research personnel.

·         Coordinate research project activities through delegation of assignments to staff.

·         Monitor activities to ensure compliance with protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies. Continuously educates and trains personnel on compliance and protocol. Identify protocol problems, informs investigators, and assist in problem resolution efforts.

·         Manage complex study or trial data. Develop methods for collection, database storage, tracking, analysis, and interpretation of data.

·         Develops and prepares study or research related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, case report forms, and institutional review board documents. Responsible for developing and producing custom and routine reports.

·         Coordinate budget development, expenditure adherence, grant applications, and maintenance of inventory on equipment and supplies.

·         Recommend additional equipment and resources for the program.

·         Review proposed study protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection process, data management plans, and potential subject risks. Conducts quality assurance audits on data and regulatory documentation.

·         Obtains tissue and blood samples as necessary and collects information through interviews, questionnaires, test results, and charts.

·         Completes functional assessments

·         Provide training and guidance to less experienced personnel.

·         Attend research study or clinical trial related meetings, conferences and teleconferences, as well as participating in any additional planning and development related activities.

·         Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Three (3) years of research coordination experience in aging-focused research with at least two (2) years in research specialization.

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 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

KNOWLDEGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

·         Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting as well as an independent ability to accomplish tasks.

·         Familiarity with functional assessment measures

·         Strong organizational and time-management skills.

·         Self-motivated and willing to learn.

·         Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

·         Must have access to a car to conduct participant home visits.

HIRING RANGE: $70,000 - $78,000 per year / Commensurate with education and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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.

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