Research Project Coordinator

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for two full-time Research Project Coordinators in the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC). This position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of one or more research protocols. Serves as a point of contact for study participants and office or clinical support personnel. Maintains databases used to collect, analyze data, and track protocols and monitors and evaluates entries to maintain compliance with Federal and State regulations, policies, and procedures. 

The UMGCCC is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center which conducts innovative basic and clinical research that will impact the understanding and treatment of cancer around the world and seeks to provide state-of-the-art clinical care to cancer patients in Maryland and beyond. Private, foundation, and government sponsors provide funding to the Cancer Center to provide medical research treatment to cancer patients.  

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).

Essential Functions:

• Assists with screening subjects for research studies by reviewing and obtaining source documents for potential participants.
• Collects baseline and follow-up data from subjects including verification of eligibility.
• Obtains demographic information; may assess for adverse events, obtain concomitant medications, and interview subjects for follow-up.
• Makes recommendations concerning time-saving methods in data collection.
• Codes adverse events in accordance with National Cancer Institute (NCI) common toxicity criteria.
• Checks validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements.
• Generates numerous standard computer reports on patient demographics, and other pertinent data as requested. Prepares reports on specific patient populations for investigators requesting data for research papers.
• Determines reliability of data sources by evaluating information, determining errors and notifying responsible parties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

Experience: Prior experience in research, e.g., clinical research setting preferred.

Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Knowledge, Skills, and 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: $44,000 – $48,000; 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.