Drug Checking Services Coordinator (Health, Behavior and Society)

Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD, USA

USD 20.25-36.25 / hour

Posted on Sep 11, 2026

The Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Drug Checking Services Coordinator. The Drug Checking Services Coordinator administratively coordinates the research protocol implementation of a single complex study or multiple studies. Will ensure the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all activities of a complex research study or multiple studies to ensure validity of findings.
  • Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
  • Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
  • Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
  • Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
  • Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
  • Oversee record management for research study.
  • Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
  • Assist in coordinating study meetings.
  • Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
  • Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
  • Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

  • Will collaborate with faculty and project staff to develop project plan(s), SOPs, training materials (internal/external) and operate a spectrometer.
  • Monitor and ensure team compliance with all protocols, procedures, and applicable regulations.
  • Will oversee daily drug checking activities and provide training for study staff.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
  • One year of related experience.
  • 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
  • Master’s Degree in a related field

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

  • Data Management and Analysis - Developing
  • Information Gathering - Developing
  • Oral and Written Communications - Developing
  • Project Coordination - Developing
  • Project Management - Developing
  • Regulatory Compliance - Developing
  • Research and Analytical Skills - Developing
  • Resource Management - Developing

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


Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator II
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Drug Checking Services Coordinator (Health, Behavior and Society)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE
Starting Salary Range: $20.25 - $36.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: HBS-Research Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health