Research Program Assistant II
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 21, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Johns Hopkins BREATHE Center is dedicated to pulmonary health and impacting lung-related health and health disparities through research, community engagement, and advocacy.
We are looking for aResearch Program Assistant IIto join our multi-disciplinary team of physicians, scientists, clinical and administrative staff, dedicated to research and clinical improvement in lung disease and management.
Primary responsibilities will include leading subject recruitment for clinical research, screening potential participants, answering study related questions, scheduling and maintaining study calendar and recruitment databases, and data collection. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, in addition to maintaining a high level of motivation and positive attitude.
Position will support participant recruitment, retention and data collection, including biological sample collection, for several Clinical Trials and NIH funded studies. The Research Program Assistant II will work with the Research Program Manager and other study team members to identify eligible participants, prepare and organize data collection materials for participant visits, conduct the study visits, and collect biological specimens.Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Will help lead recruitment efforts across different COPD studies, will complete recruitment phone calls and screen to identify appropriate qualified subjects.
- Will read and understand inclusion and exclusion criteria for each protocol and purpose of the protocols.
- Will call participants with reminders of their appointments, post appointments to research calendars, and maintain logs of patient screening, surveys and visits. If needed will train new staff on these activities.
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Will be involved in data collection, data entry and data management
functions for clinical research studies, review data input for
accuracy and completeness.
Will take lead on clinical screenings visits, ensuring that
participants qualify for different COPD studies.
Will perform vital study procedures such as pulmonary function
testing (spirometry), eCo measurement, anthropometrics, and
collection of vital signs, bio-specimen collection and
phlebotomy.
Will administer simple standardized surveys, clinical assessments
and other data collection techniques to patients and their proxies
in-person and via phone; record data on case report
forms.
Will escort patients through hospital during their research
visit.
Under supervision, will perform Quality Assurance activities
related to research protocols.
Will perform data entry using REDCap, OpenSpecimen and other
electronic databases and computer software. Will use EPIC to order
labs, when needed.
Will ensure that proper written informed consent from each study
participant is obtained prior to entering study; ensure that the
original signed and dated consent from each study participant is
filed in participants’ research record. Use the JHU Clinical
Research Management System (CRMS) to document participant
consent.
Will maintain filing system for electronic and paper-based research
records for each participant enrolled in the clinical studies to
ensure compliance with HIPAA and IRB regulations and
guidelines.
Will collect data via abstraction from paper and electronic medical
records and from administering phone and in-person surveys. Track
and assess quality and completeness of data entry and abstraction;
immediately raise potential concerns with
supervisors.
Will work with the Research Program Coordinator in preparing and
organizing data collection materials for participant visits,
conducting the study visits, and collecting biological specimens.
Will maintain and sanitize clinic equipment and supply
inventory.
Will provide verbal and written communication, and cooperate with
clinical and research staff and collaborators, to update
supervising study coordinators and/or investigators on patient
enrollment and data collection status, in order to achieve project
goals in an efficient and effective manner.
Will provide back up support for lab coordinator as needed. Will
assist with bio-specimen processing, including nasal sample
collection, pBMC extraction, plating nasal cell samples for cell
culture, processing and shipment of bio-specimen samples as needed,
and helping to troubleshoot issues and adjusting lab protocols.
Also, will assist with general maintenance of the laboratory,
equipment, supplies, storage, shipping and receiving of specimens
and transport of specimens if necessary.
Take 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).
Ability to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with
concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management
skills and efficiency.
Regularly update clinical and research staff, verbally and in
writing, of progress with job functions.
Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):
- High School Diploma / GED.
- Minimum 2 years related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
JHU Equivalency Formula:30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some college course preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification strongly preferred.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively in many mediums: by email, verbally, with lists and phone messages, on the phone, and with body language. Communication also includes listening skills and the ability to follow directions and provide feedback.
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:
- Basic Life Support training.
- All IRB-required courses must be completed and appropriate exams passed with necessary certification within 2 weeks of start date.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, kneel, crawl, sort and file paperwork or parts.
- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
- Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
Classified Title: Research
Program Assistant II
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $14.14 - $19.44/hr annually (commensurate
with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F; 8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name:
SOM DOM Pulmonary
Personnel area: School of
Medicine
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
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