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Requisition ID:  117135

Research Assistant

The Wendy Klag Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health seeks a full-time Research Assistant (RA). The RA will work on a large national study about child health and development, with a cohort of families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Participant interaction will occur via Zoom, with families on both East Coast and West Coast time zones.  This is a hybrid position with on-site work 3 days a week, with option for remote work 2 days a week. Some weekend or evening hours may be necessary to accommodate participants, particularly those who live on the West Coast.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Will consent with families and work closely with them to collect survey data via REDCap
  • Ensure data quality
  • Collect biospecimens remotely 
  • Administer an iPad-based cognitive assessment called the NIH Toolbox.
  • Will work with confidential information and must ensure security of documents and data


Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent organizational skills to juggle tasks
  • Document steps and guide families through the protocol
  • The ability to develop a rapport with families
  • Excellent phone and email communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Initiative and ability to complete training and tasks
  • Collaborate and work independently on a busy team
  • Must be comfortable working with different web-based technology systems, such as Zoom, study databases, OneDrive, and iPads
  • Must be patient, flexible and comfortable working with children and families, particularly those with autism or developmental delays


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
  • Spanish Fluency/Mastery (highly preferred)
  • Human subjects research experience, with CITI certification
  • REDCap skills
  • Willing to commit to at least 1 year of employment


 

 

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($48,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Generally Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, with flexibility required to self-schedule appointments on evenings or weekends to meet the needs of study participants, particularly those on the West Coast 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Public Health 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Mental Health Research Projects 
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

 

 

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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