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Job Req ID:  110855

Research Program Assistant II

We are seeking a Research Program Assistant II who will coordinate the day-to-day support of a large clinical research group. Serves as department liaison with outside support groups, i.e., pathology, radiology, central laboratories, and multiple research laboratories both in house and third party. Responsible for establishing effective policies and procedures for obtaining, processing and handling all clinical trial-driven correlative blood and tissue samples.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for independently coordinating blood and tissue banking protocols to ensure proper collection and handling of samples, i.e., bone marrow, blood, tissue, skin, check swabs, pheresis products, etc.
  • Identify prospective patients for multiple banking protocols, prepare consent documentation, independently conduct consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate patients for banking protocols and ensure proper samples are obtained and distributed and catalog patients for future tracking.
  • Participates in clinical trial start-up meetings, evaluates feasibility of protocol-driven blood and tissue sampling, identifies potential problems and discusses issues with appropriate staff and/or sponsors for prompt resolution. Collaborates with internal and external laboratories processing clinical trial samples to ensure compliance with each individual trial.
  • Obtains clinical trial-driven blood samples, processes, stores, labels and ships, as appropriate per each individual clinical trial, ensuring quality samples. Independently arranges courier service, as needed for transport of clinical trial blood and tissue samples.
  • Assists the research nurse and principal investigator in outpatient patient care areas in executing clinical trial-driven activities as directed.
  • Assists as needed with in-services for clinical support staff (phlebotomists, clinical associates, medical assistants, etc.) for each new clinical trial regarding applicable clinical details.
  • Schedules urgent/emergent clinical trial-related laboratory tests, visits, procedures and treatment. Resolves any schedule conflicts and ensures timely patient tracking.
  • Contacts clinical trial patients as appropriate with special instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams.
  • Intervenes, as necessary, on issues relating to patient complaints, and operational issues, and takes measures to correct situation or ensures appropriate personnel are involved.
  • Ensures adequate supplies are maintained, i.e., shipping, laboratory, office, specimen handling, etc. Orders clinical-trial specific shipping materials, medical supplies. Independently arranges routine and emergent equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Represents department on support staff-related administrative issues and assists in the development of support-related policies and procedures.
  • Audits to ensure specimen quality assurance is consistently maintained throughout clinical trial.
  • Maintains current support documentation on all clinical care provided to increase clinical trial compliance.
  • Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from bio-hazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.
  • On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on staff and patients, as well as the quality of service within the department.
  • Occasionally, assumes the direction of staff and/or function.
  • Disseminates non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate, requiring above average oral and written communications 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.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: Min $15.50 - Max $26.00 HRLY ($43,160 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 830a-500p 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM Onc Hematologic Malignancies 
Personnel area: School of Medicine  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

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.

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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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