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Research Project Coordinator

Sheppard Pratt

Baltimore, MDFull-time$44–65K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$44–65K/yr
Location
Baltimore, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Sheppard Pratt is hiring a Research Project Coordinator. Under general direction, coordinates day‑to‑day administration of clinical research studies, independently recruits, screens and enrolls subjects, administers research instruments, designs and revises study forms, works with internal and external sites to recruit participants, communicates with individuals with serious mental illness, records and maintains data, reports information to investigators, and may supervise an assistant coordinator.

Key focus areas include Coordinate day‑to‑day administration of assigned clinical research studies., Recruit, screen, and enroll study subjects and schedule visits., and Administer research instruments and lead training/education groups..

Successful candidates bring Post-Graduate Experience In A Research Coordinator, Research Assistant, Or Equivalent Position. Important skills include Communication, Psychopathology Of Serious Mental Illness, Microsoft Office, Analytical Ability, Utilize Study Rating Scales, and Utilize Research Instruments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationPsychopathology of Serious Mental IllnessMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical AbilityUtilize Study Rating ScalesUtilize Research InstrumentsDesign Research FormsRevise Research FormsInterpersonal SkillsActively Recruit Study SubjectsInteract With Chronically Mentally Ill PatientsDirect Non-Exempt Research StaffConcentrationAttention to Detail

Qualifications

Post-Graduate Experience in Research Coordinator, Research Assistant, or Equivalent Position

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

What to Expect

  • Under general direction, coordinates the day to day administration of assigned clinical research studies which require significant independent clinical judgment and assessment in utilizing the research instruments.

  • Depending on the study, independently recruits, screens, and enrolls study subjects, schedules subjects for visits, administers the research instruments, leads groups or provides training/education, and ensures that subjects complete all requirements for the study(ies). 

  • Has significant responsibility for the design and revision of research forms and instruments. 

  • Works effectively with contacts within Sheppard Pratt and at other Baltimore area patient program sites in order to recruit study subjects. 

  • Demonstrates an understanding of patients/individuals with serious mental illness in communications with study subjects. 

  • Records and maintains study data. 

  • Reports relevant medical and clinical information to the principal investigator, nurse (if applicable), and other study investigators. 

  • On project related basis provides direction to Assistant Research Project Coordinator.

 

What you'll get from us

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

  • A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions

  • 403b retirement match

  • Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions

  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you

  • Post-graduate experience in a research coordinator, research assistant, or equivalent position .

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

  • Independent analytical ability sufficient to accurately utilize study rating scales and research instruments, design or revise research forms, and appropriately identify concerns to bring to the attention of the study principal.

  • Work requires interpersonal skills sufficient to actively recruit study subjects, interact effectively with chronically mentally ill patients and program staff of SP and external programs, and direct the work of non-exempt research staff.

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