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The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Research Program Assistant to work under the direct supervision of the Sr. Research Program Supervisor. As part of a multicenter research study, will assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks of a research study. Responsible for the organization, entry, and maintenance and accuracy of all clinical research data for a complex and detailed clinical trial.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.

• Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.

• Interact with clinicians and other gatekeepers to access the patient population.

• Verifies patient eligibility by comparing patient history with protocol requirements.

• Collects respiratory and blood samples from ED patients; Collects, enters, and compiles clinical data from a variety of sources.

• Schedule follow-up visits.

• Enter data into a computer database.

• Maintain paper and computerized research files.

• Meets regularly with research team to review data accuracy and overall study progress.

• With assistance, prepares and submits annual renewal requests, amendments and adverse event reports with clinical input according to IRB and Sponsor requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

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

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be comfortable collecting saliva, urine, or blood samples from patients.

• Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, mathematical and statistical tools, 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.

• Bilingual (proficient in both English and Spanish is preferred) but Spanish is not mandatory.

Work Schedule/Hours

• This position will be working up to 19 hours a week.

• Must be available to work 4-8-hour shifts at a time, between the hours of 7:00 am and midnight, seven (7) days of the week.

• Must be flexible and available to work some evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.

• Some related experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of related experience in clinical trials/medical research.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB

Starting Salary Range: $15.25 - $23.00 HRLY ($24,700 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Varies, 19 hours/week

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Em Med Research

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.