• Research Assistant - #Staff

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    Under general supervision, we are seeking a **_Research Assistant_** who will support departmental research programs and/or clinical trials with study data collection and organization through the process of recruiting and coordinating activities for studies. The range of duties includes but is not limited to patient recruitment/ interviews, data collection, data entry, merge and manipulate collected information, database management, create and run queries from various databases, and communicating with team members on the status of project(s).

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Oversee day-to-day data collection for research study(ies), in support of a PI and research team.

    + Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.

    + Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research data.

    + Perform data collection, enter data into a computer database, clean and audit data using computer software to ensure accuracy in preparation of tables, generate and summarize data into reports to share with PI and research team, and Run routine and ad hoc reports from databases.

    + Prepare mandatory reports and documents/protocols as well as assist in grant writing.

    + Meet regularly with the PI and/or team leader to review data accuracy, shift reports, and overall study progress.

    + Conduct literature searches to support the manager and the PI.

    + Interact with clinicians and other gatekeepers to access the patient population.

    + Recruit research participants. Verify patient eligibility for studies. Interview patients. Collect patient specimens (e.g., blood draws, urine, or saliva) and other patient data. Schedule follow-up visits.

    + Maintain paper and computerized research files.

    + Prepare for and participate in audits and monitoring of studies.

    + Assist in preparation of IRB protocols and related documents.

    + Participate in weekly research group meetings; schedule meetings; create agendas; complete minutes.

    + Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

     

    Classified Title: Research Assistant

     

    Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant

    Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

    Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($23.75/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: M-F; 8:00am - 5:00pm

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: 10003206-SOM Uro Urology Research

    Personnel area: School of Medicine

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    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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