We are seeking a temporary casual Research Assistant who will assist with data collection and data entry for the research study. Data collection will include collecting in-person self-reported data and lab samples (sweat patches) with older women throughout Maryland. The position also includes responses and monitoring of the study phone and email and responding back to inquiries. The research assistant will work in tandem with the research coordinator and research nurses on the study and will be expected to attend bimonthly team meetings.

　　Specific Duties & Responsibilities

　　Maintain and complete protocol specific patient records and Case Report Forms (CRF).

　　Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols.

　　Maintain confidential records of required source documentation on each assigned research subject on protocol.

　　Control quality of source documentation and research integrity.

　　Maintain specimen logs and coordinate laboratory specimen processing and handling with appropriate lab supervisors.

　　Participate in other research initiatives as workload allows.

　　Willingness to use personal vehicle for recruitment off site.

　　Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Research Coordinator and Sponsored Projects Manager or the PI of the project.

　　Act as interventionist and provides treatment for study participants.

　　Follow all study IRB approved protocols and procedures.

　　Transportation is necessary.

　　Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

　　Ability to work with populations across ages, sexual orientations, socio-economic circumstances.

　　Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required as is attention to detail and the ability to complete multiple tasks on a timely basis.

　　HIPAA and Research Compliance certification training relevant to human subjects’ research and other JHU classes as required.

　　Interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with Principal Investigator, Senior Research Program Coordinator, and other staff members and research participants.

　　Ability to maintain meticulous records.

　　Ability to work well with others to solve problems.

　　Ability to maintain participant confidentiality.

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills, and organizational skills.

　　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.

　　Classified Title: Research Assistant

　　Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD

　　Starting Salary Range: Min $17.00 - Max $30.00 HRLY ($23,195 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

　　Employee group: Casual / On Call

　　Schedule: Monday-Friday - Some evenings may be required (up to 19 hrs per week)

　　Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

　　Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing

　　Department name: ​​​​​​​Research Administration

　　Personnel area: School of Nursing

　　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.

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