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Requisition ID:  118345

Research Asssistant

Under general supervision, the Research Assistant supports departmental research programs and/or clinical trials with study data collection and organization through the process of recruiting and coordinating activities for studies. The range of duties includes but is not limited to patient recruitment/ interviews, data collection, data entry, merge and manipulate collected information, database management, create and run queries from various databases, and communicating with team members on the status of project(s).


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day data collection for research study(ies), in support of a PI and research team.
  • Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
  • Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research data.
  • Perform data collection, enter data into a computer database, clean and audit data using computer software to ensure accuracy in preparation of tables, generate and summarize data into reports to share with PI and research team, and Run routine and ad hoc reports from databases.
  • Prepare mandatory reports and documents/protocols as well as assist in grant writing.
  • Meet regularly with the PI and/or team leader to review data accuracy, shift reports, and overall study progress.
  • Conduct literature searches to support the manager and the PI.
  • Interact with clinicians and other gatekeepers to access the patient population.
  • Recruit research participants. Verify patient eligibility for studies. Interview patients. Collect patient specimens (e.g., blood draws, urine, or saliva) and other patient data. Schedule follow-up visits.
  • Maintain paper and computerized research files.
  • Prepare for and participate in audits and monitoring of studies.
  • Assist in preparation of IRB protocols and related documents.
  • Participate in weekly research group meetings; schedule meetings; create agendas; complete minutes.
  • Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.



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


    Preferred Qualifications
    • Prior activity planning experience preferred but not required.

     

     

    Classified Title: Research Assistant 
    Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
    Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($23.70 HRLY targeted; Commensurate w/exp,) 
    Employee group: Casual / On Call 
    Schedule: M-F; 8:00am - 5:00pm 
    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
    Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus  
    Department name: SOM Uro Urology Research  
    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
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    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.
    Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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