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Research Program Assistant II

We are seeking a Research Program Assistant II to contribute to ongoing community-based transgender and nonbinary health and wellness surveillance. The RPAII will be responsible for all phlebotomy-related aspects of the project, including HIV testing and counseling. Additional duties may include the provision of referrals and participation in data collection activities.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Administering HIV counseling and testing.
  • Performing blood draws, maintaining specimen logs, managing phlebotomy supplies, assuring biohazardous material compliance.
  • Occasionally liaising with the lab regarding blood samples and test results, and occasionally assisting with other data collection activities.
  • Additional duties may include responsibility for ordering other equipment and supplies.


Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Phlebotomist experience.
  • Consistently correct use of pronouns for transgender and nonbinary people.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated experience working independently and ability to work well in an unstructured environment as well as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and protocol adherence, while maintaining flexibility to respond to multiple priorities.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to interact with a variety of people.
  • Proficiency in computer systems and electronic communications.
  • Phlebotomy training demonstrated proficiency or willingness to be trained.


*This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.



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.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Experience with research or data collection activities.
  • Certification as a registered Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency is preferred (e.g., National Center for Competency Testing, American Medical Technologists, American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, National Phlebotomy Association).
  • Maryland HIV pre- and post-test counseling certification.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: Min $15.50 - Max $26.00 HRLY ($32,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: 10-27 hours per week -Variable to align with data collection schedule 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Public Health 
Department name: HBS-Research Projects  
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. 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/.

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 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.

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.

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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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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