Job Description

We are seeking a Research Program Assistant (RPA) who will support departmental research programs and/or clinical trials with study data collection and organization through the process of recruiting and conducting activities for one or more studies. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: patient interviews, data collection, data entry, organizing collected information, records management, and communicating with team members on the status of project. The RPA may participate in recruitment, screening, consenting and enrollment.

Specific duties & responsibilities

• General knowledge of the research and applies basic analytical skills to administer assigned projects, and to identify situations requiring special attention.
• Screen and assess eligibility criteria for potential study subjects using EPIC
• Assist in explaining study procedures and obtaining consent with the Research Program Coordinators (RPCs)
• 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.
• Collect data from patient medical records and questionnaires
• Be knowledgeable of the protocol so that study activities are completed correctly and completely
• Monitors data quality and accuracy as required by research protocol.
• Ensure that case files and accompanying paperwork are organized and current.
• May perform routine clinical procedures, e.g. height, weight, etc
• Participate in weekly progress meetings of current research projects to report on recruitment progress and resolve problems.
• Assist with inventory of study related supplies
• Clerical and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Travel to locations on campus including JHH and BV. Access to own vehicle strongly preferred.
• Flexible schedule on weekdays (no evenings or weekends required)

May be required to

• Use the JHU OnCore to maintain study enrollment information. May include design of study calendars, 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 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, and 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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED.
  

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate training.
  

• Experience in a clinical or clinical research environment preferred

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY ($35,214.00 Targeted. Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine, East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal ... timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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