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Job Req ID:  115111

Research Phlebotomist

The research team at the Department of Mental Health (DMH), part of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, is seeking a Research Phlebotomist to support multiple epidemiological projects in the field as a Research Phlebotomist. The current position will involve face-to-face visits to homes in diverse communities. This study is being conducted fourteen years after the previous time point with participants and is focused on mental health issues and aging. The Research Phlebotomist will collect a variety of biospecimen samples including but not limited to venipunctures, hematocrit sticks, buccal swabs, urine, and stool samples for longitudinal studies in mental health research alike. The research group led by Drs. Adam Spira, Brion Maher, and George Rebok conducted studies focused on the role of life stressors, mental health, and common infections on cognitive decline over the lifespan. Currently, they have several longitudinal studies with complex data collection protocols. This includes interviewing for survey data, conducting tests of hearing, vision, memory, and cognition, measuring sleep, and collecting biological samples from adult study participants. The purpose is to compile data on a general population while tracking the process of aging and how mental health is impacted by it. Training for this position will be one month or as ongoing as needed. One week of precepting is required or can also be done on five participant visits.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Will be responsible for traveling to research participant’s homes to collect biospecimens samples according to study protocols, maintaining case documentation and biological data, and safely transporting biospecimens to the Johns Hopkins Biological Repository for processing within the specified time frame.
  • Local travel up to 2 hours from the JHMI campus to collect biospecimen samples.
  • This role fundamentally requires great attention to detail to ensure the highest quality of biological data collected for analysis.
  • Reports directly to the Research Program Supervisor for case assignments.
  • Meet weekly with the Study Coordinator and/or Study Manager for quality control and assurance checks on their assigned caseload.
  • Will review informed consent from research participants and collects other research data as assigned.
  • Required to submit biological-related data to the Johns Hopkins Biological Repository and complete data entry for the research group as assigned.
  • Must complete IRB-required training and renewals for human subjects' protection, HIPAA, First Aid/CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens as required by the sponsor or university.
  • Completes and maintains compliance with all regulatory, clinical, and laboratory training and certifications as requested.
  • Performs other research tasks as assigned.


Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Excel and Word.
  • Knowledge in or willingness to learn JHU systems such as Concur, and Electronic Data Entry systems such as Redcap, etc.
  • Demonstrates excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, troubleshooting, and resolution skills.
  • Must be well-organized, self-motivated, and have superior time management skills.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
  • Two years related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  • Valid MD driver's license.
  • Phlebotomy Certification.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous phlebotomy experience.
  • Some college courses or Bachelor’s Degree.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Phlebotomist   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($41,600 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm 
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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