University of Maryland - Baltimore, MD
posted 2 months ago
The University of Maryland School of Medicine, specifically within the Department of Medicine's Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, is seeking a dedicated Research Project Coordinator. This role is pivotal in managing the day-to-day operations of various research studies, ensuring that all activities align with established protocols and regulatory requirements. The Research Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating data maintenance, adhering to grant expenditures, evaluating project outcomes, scheduling meetings, and interfacing with research subjects. This position serves as a crucial point of contact for study participants, research personnel, and support staff, ensuring effective communication and adherence to good clinical practices. In this role, the Research Project Coordinator will independently manage communications with the Principal Investigator, study participants, and sponsors, overseeing the operational and evaluative aspects of research studies. The coordinator will utilize evaluation techniques and innovative problem-solving skills to address non-routine issues that may arise during the research process. A significant part of the job involves recruiting and screening volunteers for research studies, developing recruitment strategies, and ensuring that participants are well-informed about study objectives, requirements, risks, and benefits before obtaining their consent. The coordinator will also lead the collection and management of study data, which includes developing data collection instruments, maintaining databases, and performing quality checks on the data collected. They will be responsible for tracking, reporting, and auditing study data and regulatory documentation, and may supervise data entry personnel while conducting non-routine data analysis. Additionally, the Research Project Coordinator will develop and produce reports summarizing study data for project staff and stakeholders, analyze data to draw conclusions, and contribute to publications or grant applications. Monitoring compliance with protocols and relevant regulations is another critical aspect of this position. The coordinator will assist in budget development, ensure adherence to expenditures, and maintain inventory of necessary equipment and supplies. The role may also involve obtaining, processing, and transporting specimens to laboratories, as well as performing venipunctures and finger sticks to collect blood specimens. Overall, the Research Project Coordinator plays a vital role in the success of research initiatives within the department, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and patient care.