Research Program Assistant II

The W. Harry Feinstone Dept. of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology is seeking a Research Program Assistant II to coordinate data collection, recruitment and data management activities for a longitudinal study of HIV infection among gay and bisexual men.

Must be comfortable working with bisexual and homosexual men and people living with HIV, as well as working in a diverse office environment. Must adhere to HIPAA and Human Subjects requirements.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection of study data by recruiting and coordinating activities of study participants.
• Perform more complex study dictated activities requiring independent action i.e., conducting basic data tasks.
• Assist in developing recruitment strategy for one or more studies.
• Call participants to remind them of appointments.
• Prepare study folders for clinic. Greet/receive/check in study participants, and escort participants between procedures within the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Hopkins Bay View Medical Center.
• Contact participants to conduct telephone and in-person screenings and interviews.
• Collect data using various equipment, computer assisted programs or form filling options. Print schedules and distribute to appropriate staff. Print and mail reminders and missed visit letters. Answer questions related to study protocol and procedures.
• Collect and process data by organizing data records and study files.
• Run basic statistics on a variety of data types.
• Enter data into established databases and develop simple spreadsheets/ databases.
• Set up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Will work with Principal Investigators, the Data Coordination Center, other study staff and coordinators.
• Complete, satisfy and adhere to all training related to human research and HIPAA. Other duties as assigned.
• Will involve traveling to attend semi-annual meetings.
• Will involve attending semi-annual research forums held in the evening.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint).
• Superior organizational and follow-up skills, and ability to multi-task while attending meticulously to detail.
• Must be: a) sensitive to the nature of the work and the confidentiality of study participants, b) flexible and comfortable working with men who have sex with men, and in a diverse office environment, and c) a willing, positive worker, able to take direction.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass Protection of Human Research Subjects and HIPAA certification classes, if not already done.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Prior experience working on research studies that use Microsoft Access.
• Working knowledge of SAS and familiarity with working with ASCII text files.

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: Min $15.50 - Max $26.00 HRLY ($42,000 budgeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health 
Department name: ​​​​​​​W Harry Feinstone Dpt Molec Mblgy Imlgy  
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.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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 accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. 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. 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 on 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.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.