Research Program Assistant
The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Research Program Assistant to work under the direct supervision of the Sr. Research Program Supervisor. As part of a multicenter research study, will assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks of a research study. Responsible for the organization, entry, and maintenance and accuracy of all clinical research data for a complex and detailed clinical trial.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
- Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.
- Interact with clinicians and other gatekeepers to access the patient population.
- Verifies patient eligibility by comparing patient history with protocol requirements.
- Collects respiratory and blood samples from ED patients; Collects, enters, and compiles clinical data from a variety of sources.
- Schedule follow-up visits.
- Enter data into a computer database.
- Maintain paper and computerized research files.
- Meets regularly with research team to review data accuracy and overall study progress.
- With assistance, prepares and submits annual renewal requests, amendments and adverse event reports with clinical input according to IRB and Sponsor requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
*This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis and will perform other related duties as assigned.
- Must be comfortable collecting saliva, urine, or blood samples from patients.
- Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, mathematical and statistical tools, spreadsheets, and word processing.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Independent and self-motivated.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.
- Bilingual (proficient in both English and Spanish is preferred) but Spanish is not mandatory.
Work Schedule/Hours
- This position will be working up to 19 hours a week.
- Must be available to work 4-8-hour shifts at a time, between the hours of 7:00 am and midnight, seven (7) days of the week.
- Must be flexible and available to work some evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
- Some related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of related experience in clinical trials/medical research.
Classified Title: Research Program Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.25 - $23.00 HRLY ($24,700 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Varies, 19 hours/week
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Em Med Research
Personnel area: School of Medicine