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Requisition ID:  118466

Research Assistant

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Research Assistant who will be responsible for the oversight of assigned research studies in support of the PI, postdocs, and other research and administrative staff. This position will also be responsible for basic data collection and management for several research projects. Screens and recruits potential study participants according to the protocol's inclusion and exclusion criteria. Will work directly under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and co-investigators.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Completes screening process in clinic settings to identify potential participants.
  • Recruits and consents potential study participants according to the protocols’ inclusion and exclusion criteria. Must be knowledgeable of the protocols so that study activities are completed correctly.
  • Ensures proper written informed consent from each study participant is obtained prior to entering the study; ensures proper storage of consent forms in participants’ research records.
  • Completes status update reports accurately and in a timely fashion to inform the study investigator.
  • Data collection to include abstracting data from paper and electronic medical records, conducting baseline and follow-up interviews over the phone or in person, and obtaining ancillary data for study participants.
  • Data management responsibilities include inputting, organizing, editing, and verifying the accuracy of data in databases. Serves as liaison between investigator and IRB for administrative matters.
  • Maintains knowledge of research study protocols.
  • Initiates and manages IRB applications.
  • Assists in the development of presentations, publications, toolkits, flyers, letters, and other materials for dissemination of research information.
  • Assists in the development of tables and figures for reports and manuscripts.
  • Assists in the coordination and participates in research study meetings, including the preparation of agendas and taking of detailed meeting minutes.
  • Assists with information communication and dissemination efforts, including website and newsletter maintenance and development.
  • Maintains project databases.
  • Using internal software tools, database, and script guidelines, reach out to study participants on the phone to speak with them about the project, determine eligibility, obtain oral consent, and record responses to interview questions.
  • Ensures security, quality, and confidentiality of data by following policies and procedures.
  • Make follow-up survey calls to enrolled participants.
  • Completes data entry
  • Participates in staff meetings.
  • Completes all training in a timely manner.


Additional administrative tasks may include:

  • Typing, filing, faxing, mass mailings, and chart review.
  • Assists in preparing recruitment and tracking update reports.
  • Assists in preparing monthly quality control and data management reports.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a High School Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Assistant  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30/HRLY (Targeted $17.20 HR; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Varies 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine, East Baltimore 
Department name: SOM Orthopaedic Surgery, Ross Labs 
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.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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