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Research Program Assistant

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
3400 North Charles Street (Show on map)
July 24, 2023
Research Program Assistant We are seeking a Research Program Assistant who will be involved in data collection, entry, analysis, and management functions in clinical research. Primary responsibilities will include leading participant recruitment for clinical research, answering study related questions, screening potential participants, scheduling and maintaining study calendar and serving as a liaison between the participants and the different research teams. Reliable transportation as home visits are part of this position. Excellent communication skills and a high level of work ethic and professionalism are required in addition to maintaining a high level of motivation and positive attitude. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Identify appropriate patients for clinical studies. Collect data from study participants at JHU while controlling data quality and maintaining research integrity. Set up and take down equipment for environmental monitoring in the field. Obtain informed consent from eligible patients Collect data via abstraction from paper and electronic medical records. Call participants with reminders of their appointments. Post appointments to research calendars including CRMS, EPUC, ICTR, REDCap, Ripple, and Outlook. Data entry, management and calculations using computerized database, word processing and spreadsheet software; review data input for accuracy and completeness. Maintain logs of patient screening, surveys, and visits in REDCap. Maintain filing system for electronic and paper-based research records. Maintain compliance with HIPAA and IRB regulations and guidelines. Actively communicate and update supervising study coordinators and/or investigators on patient enrollment and data collection status via verbal and written communication. Have initiative in anticipating and responding to staff and research subjects' needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions. Attend regular research group meetings (weekly or monthly). Communicate with study sponsors, coordinators and collaborators. Escort patients through hospital during their research visit. Disburse petty cash payments to study participants. Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency. Attend recruitment and community outreach events. Research home visits which may include deployment and pick up of environmental equipment, physical activity devices, sleep devices, and others. Reliable transportation is needed. May be Required to Use the JHU Clinical Research Management System (CRMS) to design clinical study tools. This will include design of study calendars and case report forms, all for use via a web-based research infrastructure. Literature search & organize data for research manuscripts, as needed. Prepare materials for submission of applications and renewals and maintain communication with the Johns Hopkins IRB, GCRC, and all related committees.. Under supervision, perform Quality Assurance activities related to research protocols. Develop and modify case report forms as needed. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure SOPs are followed. Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Maintain high level of motivation for job functions with positive attitude. Experience in using a personal computer. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Highly attentive to detail and deadlines. Have own reliable transportation. Weekend and evenings availability. Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications Required, All IRB-required courses must be completed and appropriate exams passed with necessary certification within 2 weeks of start date. Physical Requirements Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time. Assisting patients during evaluations within crowded clinical environment. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal range. Ability to move about. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or graduation equivalent, with some college courses preferred. Some related experience. Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Reliable transportation is needed. Preferred Qualifications Undergraduate training. Experience in a clinical or clinical research environment preferred. Classified Title: Research Program Assistant Working Title: Research Program Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB Starting Salary Range: 31,200, 39,780, 46,800 Salary (Commensurate with pay) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F, 40 hours Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Department name: 10002817-SOM DOM Pulmonary 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. The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. 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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