Abstract
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: In Sep 2022, Johns Hopkins Research Coordinator Support Service launched Research Personnel Onboarding Program. The program on board in experienced individuals in 6-8 weeks, tailoring training plans to Investigator and study needs. It also offers Ongoing Support to enhance sustainability and adaptability. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: * Assess Principal Investigator (PI)’s need Evaluate study’s need Understand trainee’s background Develop a personalized training plan (∼6-8 weeks) Weekly updates Ongoing mentorship Research staff spend 200+ training hours, depending on their need. Training encompasses various modalities: Interactive 1:1 onboarding sessions, Online, and Instructor-led trainings and sessions cover a wide range of topics, including: * Mandatory JHU/Institutional Review Board trainings * Good Clinical Practice * Regulatory submissions * Screening/Consenting * Monitoring/Auditing * Visit conduct * Clinical skills * Soft Skills Figure 1. Chart shows cumulative onboarding hours that focus on “How” to do tasks Figure 2. Chart shows cumulative training hours that focus on regulations, ethics and “Why” for tasks RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: * The program contributed nearly 4000 hrs. of research staff training in the past 1 year * The program received 26 requests from investigators; 14 Completed the onboarding program, 1 Active, 5 Projected (Future start date), and 6 Cancelled (HR issues, lack of fund, or hired a trained staff) * 22 requests opted in the “Ongoing Support” * Ongoing Support, is averaged at 1 hr./month for the first 3-6 months. This indicates program success in empowering independent task performance * Developing REDCap request had significantly reduced meetings and paperwork * Web-Based Clockify invoicing has drastically reduced monthly manually invoicing processing time DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: * Grow the next generation of clinical research professionals * Centralize and standardize expert onboarding throughout the University * Improve outcomes, enhanced productivity, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation * Decrease frustration and enhance satisfaction of trainees and departments
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