Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Chinle, United States Johns Hopkins University Full time

The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a motivated individual interested in working on public health research projects. This work is focused on participant recruitment, retention, data collection and cross-site communication to improve health outcomes in Native communities.

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We are seeking aResearch Assistantwho will primarily assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks for various research studies at the site. The Research Assistant will interact with the investigators, collaborators, and participants in a research environment. This person will assist in carrying out research in accordance with good clinical practices in such activities as obtaining informed consent, data and specimen collection, and patient follow-up over time.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.


Serve as a Research Assistant for the Center's field-based projects. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to

  • Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
  • Run routine and ad hoc reports from databases.
  • Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research data.
  • Interact with clinicians and other stakeholders to access the participant population.
  • Recruit research participants.
  • Verify participant eligibility for studies.
  • Interview participants.
  • Schedule follow-up visits.
  • Perform data collection.
  • Enter data into a computer database.
  • Generate and summarize data into reports to share with PIs and Study Physicians.
  • Maintain paper and computerized research files.
  • Assist with facilitation of site staff meetings.
  • Prepare for and participate in audits and monitoring of studies.
  • Assist in preparation of IRB protocols and related documents.
  • Meet regularly with research staff and site manager to review data accuracy, enrollment reports, and overall study progress.
  • Communicate study findings and updates to tribal leaders and community stakeholders.


This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis; the Research Assistant will perform other related duties as assigned.



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
  • Native language speaker.
  • Knowledge of the community geography, ability to locate participant homes and navigate rural roads effectively and safely.


Other

  • Current driver's license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.
  • Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed. Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.
  • May be required to float to other sites. Guidelines regarding travel time and project vehicle use will be clarified based on specific site needs.
  • This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.


Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Must be comfortable collecting saliva, urine, or blood samples from participants.
  • Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, 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.

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 (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:MD - Other Location
Department name: 10001145-Center for Indigenous Health
Personnel area: School of Public Health

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