The Department of Neurology is seeking a **_Research Program Coordinator_** who will be responsible for coordinating clinical trials and other clinical research projects in the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Center in the Department of Neurology. This may involve, but is not limited to, screening medical records, identifying appropriate patients, consenting study participants, performing data collection and entry, obtaining and processing specimens (e.g., blood, urine), organizing regulatory paperwork. They also will be involved in the laboratory performing routine analyses and tests on animal or human fluids and/or tissue to study the causes and pathology of Multiple Sclerosis. Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through previous training and experience. Uses basic understanding of theory behind experiments and applies basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects, and to identify and trouble-shoot situations needing special attention. The position reports to the MS Center’s Research Nurse, with an indirect reporting line to the faculty principal investigators of the clinical research projects. **Specific Duties and Responsibilities** + Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and projects and their reporting requirements and will adhere to all protocol and regulatory requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data. + Work directly with the principal investigators and other study coordinators to execute multiple study protocols. May also be involved in the amendment of existing protocols or development of new study protocols. + Attends clinics, screens potential participants and carries out research-related procedures with participants on a daily basis. + Monitor, schedule, and execute participants’ study visits and may be involved in reconciling study related invoices. + Manage and maintain all participant binders, study binders, and documentation for the study as well as assist the principal investigators in preparing for audits, advertising for the studies, implementing new recruitment strategies, and preparing reports for the IRB as well as handling and documenting IRB correspondence. + May attend educational lectures and conferences. + Must be willing to conduct database management. + Follows established protocols and employs aseptic techniques in experiments. + Performs blood separation, labeling, and various assays including ELISA, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and MACS bead isolations. + Conducts separation, identification, and purification of cell populations. + Operates basic lab equipment (centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, etc.) and sophisticated instruments (flow cytometer, thermocycler, epifluorescent and confocal microscopes). + Utilizes lab computers for data entry and maintains accurate data records. + Works with rodent in vivo models, monitoring their health and maintaining records per USDA and AALAC standards; performs sacrifice and tissue dissection as needed. + Prepares tissue samples for study using histochemical techniques. + Carries out minor maintenance and adjustments on lab equipment, including calibration and alignment. + Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains according to standard laboratory formulas. + Monitors inventory levels, orders supplies per established procedures and verifies orders upon receipt. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in related discipline. **Preferred Qualifications** + Some experience with Stata, ACCESS, and REDCap preferred. + Phlebotomy skills preferred (or willingness to learn). Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Neuro Neuroimmunology Personnel area: School of Medicine The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range. Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EEO is the Law https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf