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Requisition ID:  117926

Research Assistant

We are seeking a Research Assistant in translational and clinical research in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. The research group of Dr. Chirag Parikh, Director of the Division of Nephrology, has several ongoing clinical research studies (see http://tribe.jhmi.edu/) including the NIH-funded study in Kidney Precision Medicine Project (KPMP), Caring for Outpatients after Acute Kidney Injury (COPE-AKI) clinical trial, the Deceased Donor Study (DDS). Dr. Parikh’s laboratory aims to transform the care of patients with kidney disease. The position involves direct patient interaction, collection and processing of human blood and urine specimens, medical chart abstraction using electronic health records, study database data entry, conducting literature reviews, manuscript writing, and participating in team meetings.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist the Principal Investigators in developing and implementing study-operating procedures related to recruitment, retention, study visits, and specimen bank while ensuring quality control procedures are followed.
  • Schedule research subjects enrollment and follow-up visits including production of calendars and schedules for the participants.
  • Responsible for maintaining source documents, double data entry, and accurate record keeping of all study-related information and data verification as assigned.
  • Manage assertively multiple databases and laboratory software.
  • Maintains OnCore system by continuously updating patient status upon study visits
  • Conduct data collection tasks including collection, handling, and tracking of biosamples from outpatient visits. Interact with in-house personnel (nurses, phlebotomists, and core lab techs) to request, track, and collect inpatient samples.
  • Conduct in-person and over-the-phone interviews with participants to ascertain contact information, health provider, medical history, medical information, social history, and literacy test (only in-person visits). In addition, obtain physical exam information.
  • Responsible for assisting in conducting study research visits at the outpatient clinical research unit (ICTR-CRU) and JHU hospitalization units.
  • Prepare study kits for various research studies.
  • Processing biosamples from ongoing studies.
  • Scanning into and retrieving biological samples from -80C freezers.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related and lab-related duties as assigned.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent work attitude and professionalism in working closely with physicians and clinician scientists
  • Ability to think and work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong desire to contribute to patient-oriented research and gain medical knowledge.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in a research laboratory or hospital setting.
  • Minimum of one year working in a research setting.
  • Strong desire to contribute to patient-oriented research and gain medical knowledge.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Assistant  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLRY ($45,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F; 830am-5pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Nephrology  
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.

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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