Requisition ID:  117277

Research Assistant

The School of Nursing is seeking two Research Assistant for a clinical trial of an mHealth-facilitated physical activity interventions for older adults in Maryland. The Research Assistant will report to the Principal Investigator and work closely with the Program Manager and the study team to facilitate study-related goals. The Research Assistant will be primarily responsible for recruitment, participant visit scheduling, data collection, visiting participants’ homes, and study team interactions.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of the principal investigator and project leads, the Research Assistant’s responsibilities include but are not limited to,

  • Participate in training for all aspects of position.
  • Assist with recruitment partner communication and study participant recruitment.
  • Conduct data collection per study protocol. Collect data including surveys, sleep/environmental monitors, biomarkers and semi-structured interviews.
  • Input records and data management in systems such as Excel, REDCap, Access, or similar system.
  • Report irregularities or adverse events to appropriate study personnel. Makes referrals to support resources per study protocol.
  • Procurement and supply management and tracking.
  • Attend study-related meetings.
  • Assist with other research related activities as assigned by PI and the lead research coordinator.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Must maintain current certification in all applicable JHU required training classes.
  • Strong skills in verbal and written communications, technical writing, and note-taking and editing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of database applications (e.g., Excel, Access, Refworks)
  • Adept in effectively communicating through strong oral and writing skills. Experienced in writing and editing professional letters, reports, and documents.
  • Excel in building relationships and partnerships with community stakeholders, have strong organizational skills with attention to detail and are able to handle multiple priorities work and meet deadlines.
  • Flexibility, organization and critical thinking skills are essential.
  • Operates computer to access email, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
  • Utilizes Internet to search for information.
  • Must demonstrate skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint).


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
  • Related experience in research project coordination, preferably in an academic or research environment.
  • Training in phlebotomy or personal training (either or both).
  • Related experience in aging research.
  • Experience in qualitative research.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English.

 


 

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($23,441 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday - Friday (Up to 20hrs per week) 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Nursing 
Department name: Research Administration  
Personnel area: School of Nursing 

 

 


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.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

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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