Job Req ID:  113697

Research Program Assistant II

We are seeking a Research Program Assistant II to be responsible for coordinating multiple research studies. One of the primary studies is a multi-center collaborative project aimed at decreasing the rate of acute kidney injury (AKI) in hospitalized children, which will be overseen by Dr. Jeff Fadrowski. Another major study is aimed at improving outcomes in children receiving dialysis. This project is overseen by Dr. Rebecca Ruebner. In addition, there are multiple other active research studies including industry-sponsored pharmaceutical trials for which the research assistant may be responsible. The research assistant must be capable of balancing multiple tasks at once, acting independently, and performing proactively.


The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the Division’s Research Program Supervisor, faculty/principal investigators, fellows, and staff. We are a collegial division where personal and professional development is encouraged in an environment of mutual respect.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Screening and enrollment of study participants.
  • IRB applications as well as changes in research and continuing reviews.
  • Primary collection of study data, data entry, and database management.
  • Assisting faculty with study development including creation of data collection tools and promotional materials.
  • Possible opportunities for data analysis and contribution to scholarly products.
  • Facilitation of study visits and ensuring that study procedures are done in accordance with the study protocol and ethical guidelines.
  • Communication with study participants to schedule study visits and promote study retention.
  • Working with internal and external study monitors to ensure that proper documentation of all study procedures and administrative requirements.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Excellent computer skills and organizational skills a must as well as attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of software, including Microsoft Word and Excel is needed.
  • Requires outstanding verbal communication and interpersonal skills with participants, Principal Investigators, and other team members.
  • Interest in working with mentally ill/disadvantaged populations needed.
  • Knowledge of software, including Microsoft Word and Excel is needed.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma/GED required.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline strongly preferred.
  • One-year prior experience working in clinical research is preferred.
  • Must be highly motivated, organized, personable, willing to learn, responsible, reliable, and efficient.
  • Must be comfortable working with patient populations.

 


 

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY ($40,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:00PM 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Ped Nephrology 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
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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.

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Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week