Research Program Coordinator

The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research is seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will oversee day-to-day activities of research project(s) including recruitment, screening, and data collection under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and supervision of the Research Program Manager (RPM).

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee research studies to include experimental research sessions.
• Ensure research protocol is followed by the research team.
• Oversee data collection and back up.
• Oversee recruitment and ensure the attainment of recruitment goals.
• Ensure the availability of test area facilities, supplies, and required protocol personnel in preparation for participant visits.
• Implement protocol changes and ensure that the study team is appropriately trained.
• Ensure appropriate study documentation.
• Prepare study materials for bi-annual quality assurance checks.
• Assist with the preparation of study reports, publications, and presentations.
• Conduct and present at study team meetings.
• Oversee study teams and report study activities to the PI and Postdoctoral Fellows as appropriate.
• Promptly relay staff issues to the RPS (within 48 hours) and assist with issue resolution.
• Provide backup in the event of staff absences, scheduling conflicts, and other program needs.
• Become conversant with protocols other than primary assignment and provide training or back up for these protocols.
• Contribute to CPCR initiatives outside of study related tasks. Such responsibilities may include mentoring of new staff, assisting with events, leading new program initiatives, and performing document and data checks.
• Perform miscellaneous-related duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to interact with faculty and staff on research teams, in clinical programs, and with educational outreach initiative to strategize about their communication needs.
• Attention to detail. Good proofreading skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills to deal effectively within and outside the department and to carry out protocols with human volunteers of diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds.
• Excellent written communications skills in a variety of forms, print material, website content, speeches, and publicity materials.
• Knowledge of graphic design and typography.
• Skilled in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher, Macintosh personal computers.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about the work of the department as well to acquire new technical skills as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments and verification of data sets.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse cultures.
• Ability to make decisions and work and act independently while keeping investigator informed.
• Interpersonal and interview skills required to carry out protocols with human volunteers.
• Experience with statistical software

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods.
• Able to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required, able to manipulate objects with fingers rather than entire hand(s) or arm(s), e.g., use of computer keyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline such as Psychology or Public Health.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• One year of experience in a human research lab.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($45,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30-5
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: PSYCHIATRY CPCR
Personnel area: School of Medicine