We are seeking a Research Assistant in translational and clinical research in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. The research group of Dr. Chirag Parikh, Director of the Division of Nephrology, has several ongoing clinical research studies (see http://tribe.jhmi.edu/) including the recently re-funded NIH study in Kidney Precision Medicine Project (KPMP). The KPMP study aims to analyze and evaluate human kidney biopsies to create a kidney tissue atlas, define disease subgroups, and identify critical pathways and targets for novel therapies in acute and chronic kidney diseases (see https://kpmp.org/). The position involves direct patient interaction, collection and processing of human blood and urine specimens, medical chart abstraction using electronic health records, study database data entry, conducting literature reviews, manuscript writing, and participating in team meetings.

　　Specific Duties & Responsibilities

　　Assist the Principal Investigator and Program Manager in developing and implementing study-operating procedures related to recruitment, retention, study visits, and specimen bank while ensuring quality control procedures are followed.

　　Screen potential participants in person through interviews and/or by telephone to determine if the participant is eligible for the study.

　　Responsible for determining patient study eligibility and to identify potential candidates who might be interested in participating in the study.

　　Schedule research subjects including production of calendars and schedules for the participants.

　　Responsible for maintaining source documents, double data entry, and accurate record keeping of all study-related information and data verification as assigned.

　　Manage assertively REDCap software.

　　Maintains CRMS and OnCore system by continuously updating patient status upon study visits

　　Conduct data collection tasks including collection, handling, and tracking of biosamples from outpatient visits. Interact with in-house personnel (nurses, phlebotomists, and core lab techs) to request, track, and collect inpatient samples.

　　Conduct in-person and over-the-phone interviews with participants to ascertain contact information, health provider, medical history, medical information, social history and literacy test (only in-person visits). In addition, obtain physical exam information.

　　Responsible for assisting in conducting study research visits at the outpatient clinical research unit (ICTR-CRU) and JHU hospitalization units.

　　Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

　　Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills.

　　Excellent work attitude and professionalism in working closely with physicians and clinician scientists.

　　Ability to think and work independently and as part of a team.

　　Strong desire to contribute to patient-oriented research and gain medical knowledge.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Sitting in a seated position in the office setting.

　　Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.

　　Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

　　Communication skills using the spoken word.

　　Ability to move about.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

　　Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　At least one year working in a research setting preferred.

　　Strong desire to contribute to patient-oriented research and gain medical knowledge.

　　Classified Title: Research Assistant

　　Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

　　Starting Salary Range: Min $17.00 - Max $30.00 HRLY ($48,880 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

　　Employee group: Full Time

　　Schedule: M-F, Variable

　　Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

　　Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

　　Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Nephrology

　　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.

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