Clinical Research Coordinator (Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit)

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD, USA
USD 17.2-30.3 / hour
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

The Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate clinical protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for research-related regulatory issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
  • Participate in clinical study start-up meeting.
  • Assist research nurses, study coordinators, principal investigators, and other study personnel in executing protocol-related activities.
  • Explain the study background and rationale for the research to potential and current participants.
  • Contribute to the development of recruitment strategy for participants for assigned study.
  • Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as appropriate, e.g., print and web-based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.
  • Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate participants.
  • Schedule participants for required activities and provide any special instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams.
  • Serve as liaison to study participants.
  • Assist with setup of the data collection system and enter and organize data.
  • Assist in coordinating study meetings.
  • Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
  • Assist with the preparation of submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
  • Liaison with IRB on administrative matters and facilitate communications with the PI.
  • Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
  • Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned clinical protocol, clinical equipment, and clinical computer systems.
  • Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Related undergraduate or work experience in human subjects research.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

  • Attention to Detail - Awareness
  • Clinical Trial Management System - Awareness
  • Data Entry - Awareness
  • Data Collection and Reporting - Awareness
  • Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
  • Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
  • Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
  • Organizational Skills - Awareness
  • Project Coordination - Awareness
  • Regulatory Compliance - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential, additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.


Classified Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($43,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Psy Bay Behavioral Pharm Rserch Unit
Personnel area: School of Medicine