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Requisition ID:  116673

Research Assistant

The Johns Hopkins University Department of Genetic Medicine is seeking to hire a Research Assistant.  The Research Assistant will work on the ongoing cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) natural history study in the role of recruiting participants, collecting their clinical data and entering these data into an existing database. This Research Assistant will also work with other research team members in our clinical trials group to establish the infrastructure for two (2) new drug trials for patients with hypochondroplasia and three (3) new trials for patients with hypophosphatasia. The Research Assistant will also monitor the accuracy of study personnel listed on each of our team’s IRB protocols. Ensure all Human Subjects Research Training is up to date for all personnel, collaborators, residents and staff listed on the protocols.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist Principal Investigator (PI) in managing a $1M+ clinical research study including site initiation, ongoing site visits, recruitment, training, education, and data management.
  • Have indirect contact with study participants via zoom, phone or email.
  • The RA will contact current and new research subjects with CCD to complete a medical history questionnaire about their bone health and request a copy of prior DXA scan results.
  • The RA will enter the participant’s responses into a RedCap database.
  • If the subject is unable to acquire a copy of the DXA, the RA will obtain a signed medical release from the participant and request the DXA report on their behalf.
  • The RA will vet the medical history information for errors, inconsistencies and impossibilities and refer issues discovered to the PI (Hoover-Fong).
  • The data collected will be entered into a dedicated RedCap database.
  • Responsible for the accurate collection and record maintenance of research data, control data quality and maintenance of databases and IRB documents.
  • Extracting clinical data for the population into multiple investigator-initiated databases (i.e. dysplasias, cleft, craniofacial, HPP) on a weekly basis.
  • Organize, review and edit raw data, with study’s Principal Investigator (PI) to make appropriate data revisions.
  • Update continuing review and study progress to PI, Research Team, collaborators, and department administration.
  • Collaborate with the PI and study team to ensure smooth and efficient implementation and execution of developed research protocols.
  • Coordinate patient visits (i.e. meeting and transportation of patients), verify patient eligibility, consent research participants, and maintain research integrity.
  • Communicate with multiple research departments to facilitate study logistics and completion.
  • Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols, maintains regulatory documentation for each assigned protocol, reviews data accuracy with PI regularly and updates on overall progress.
  • Other duties as needed and assigned by the PI as related to clinical research in the division.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to work in MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Word required.
  • Attention to detail required, as well as the ability to work independently.


Physical Requirements

  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
  • Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Clear oral communication skills.
  • Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
  • Will move about workspace.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Clinical trial and/or research experience, including IRB application and maintenance process.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($49,400 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 to 5pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Genetics Greenberg Ctr Skel Dysplasi  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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