Research Program Assistant II

General Summary/Purpose

The Division of Gynecologic Specialties within the Department of Gynecology/Obstetrics is seeking a proficient and experienced research program assistant. The candidate should be able to multitask, conduct research studies, manage data from several research studies, manage regulatory issues, and process biomedical specimens.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Interact with providers and clinicians
• Recruit and schedule research participants
• Obtaining verbal and written informed consent from participants
• Collect and record data from research participants
• Monitor biohazard safety standards and proper handling of potentially hazardous biological specimens
• Maintain paper files and computerized databases
• Monitor and maintain supply of research materials and order as needed
• Meet regularly with the Principal Investigator to review data accuracy and overall study progress
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications(Required)

High School Diploma/GED.

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Two (2) years related experience.

Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by theJHU Equivalency Formula:18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for the 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. *

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Phlebotomy (required)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task
• Hard-working, self-motivated, highly-organized, detail- oriented, and precise
• Must have excellent time management skills and work well in a team setting
• Must have excellent personal computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II
Working Title: Research Program Assistant II ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range:$14.14 - $19.44/hour; Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm / 40 hrs per week
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location:04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10002860-SOM OB GYN Subspecialties
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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