The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Department of Medicine - Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care is currently recruiting for a Lead Research Project Coordinator.

Employees whose job duties require them to work in clinical settings or at clinical or field sites continue to be subject to the vaccine requirements of those sites. This position is required to be vaccinated against COVID 19. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID-19 website.

Benefits:

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, 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).

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.
  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.

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

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

Supervisory Experience: NA

Certification/Licensure: NA

Other: NA

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $67,000 - $75,000 (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 HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

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 HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.